San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

Reporting to the Respiratory Department Manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for demonstrating proficiency in the use/operation of respiratory equipment and provision of respiratory treatment to assigned age specific patient population (e.g. infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) and participates in related continuing education. Provides care to assigned patients according to professional standards and established procedures, using good judgment and personal initiative. Administers medication as prescribed by a physician and performs the drawing and analysis of blood gasses. Other duties assigned as per scope of practice.

Minimum Education:

Successful completion of an accredited program in Respiratory Care.

Minimum Experience/Skills:

Three (3) years recent experience in all phases of acute Respiratory Care preferred;

Must possess excellent assessment skills to floor therapy and patients on mechanical ventilators.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment:

Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California;

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association;

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association;

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association;

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

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