Respiratory Care Practitioner III

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

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Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Coordinator and Director, the Casual Respiratory Care Practitioner III must demonstrate in-depth knowledge in all modes of respiratory therapy, from perinatal/pediatrics to adult critical care, along with other acute care areas. Must have advance knowledge of the different modes of respiratory therapy and work independently in the intensive care setting. Must serve as a resource person in terms of clinical expertise for other staff therapists, nurses and physicians. The RCP III is fully competent in the use of the most complex treatment techniques and assists in training others. May be required to serve in a Coordinator role for specified hours or shifts.

Minimum Required:

• One year clinical experience in RCP II position or 5 years respiratory care experience including 3 in critical care.
• Must have completed a Respiratory Therapy program
• Must possess a valid California RCP License issued by the California Respiratory Care Board and a RRT license issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Must have current BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS or RRT-NPS certifications.
• Must obtain S.T.A.B.L.E. certification within 1 year of hire.
• Experience in the use of computers.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications 

Special Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, support staff, patients and family members.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and customer relations skills along with time management skills.
• Must be able to work without supervision.
• Ability to handle conflicts in a professional manner, seeking assistance when necessary, by using established conflict resolution skills.
• Must have good mental skills and the ability to understand and perform required procedures.
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to process moderate math equations and formulas.
• Could be required to act as shift coordinator for specific shifts or specific periods of time.
• Must serve as a role model for staff in terms of clinical competence, technique and skill, and will counsel and coach staff verbally and by role modeling.

Preferred Skills:

• A/S Degree Preferred

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.