Cottage Health

Respiratory Care Practitioner (Neopeds)

Cottage Health • $80K — $100K *
Santa Barbara, CA 93101In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
  • Current BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Neonatal and Pediatric settings
  • Knowledge of respiratory care protocols and equipment operation

Responsibilities

  • Administer aerosolized medications and chest percussion as prescribed
  • Document all respiratory treatments and procedures accurately
  • Ensure clear patient airway management based on individual patient conditions
  • Maintain proper oxygen levels for ventilated and non-ventilated patients
  • Set up and manage ventilators per manufacturer's and department protocols
  • Complete all assigned education programs and testing diligently
  • Perform clinical procedures with a focus on policy adherence and patient safety

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive work environment and team culture
  • Access to advanced medical technologies and training
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join Cottage Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Key elements of the position include:
  • Administers aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion as ordered. Accomplishes (and documents in writing) all accomplished and unaccomplished ordered respiratory treatments, therapies, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
  • Effectively demonstrates, establishes, and maintains clear patient airway relative to the patient's condition. Maintains proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support and in non-ventilator supported patients in respiratory distress.
  • All in accordance with physician's orders, established policies, procedures and protocols with no more than 3-6 exceptions per year and no exceptions requiring medical intervention.
  • Ventilators are properly set up, administered, managed and charted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, department policies, procedures, and protocols with no more than 2 exceptions per year and no exceptions requiring medical intervention.
  • Completes 100% of assigned educational programs, tests and classes.
  • Performs clinical and diagnostic procedures in accordance with established policy and procedures with no more than 2-3 noted exceptions (no more than two for the same reason), and with no exceptions resulting in the need for medical intervention.


Qualifications
  • California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
  • BLS and PALS from the American Heart Association
  • NRP
  • 1 year RCP Neopeds experience required.


About Cottage Health

Cottage Health is a not-for-profit health care system that operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities in the Santa Barbara area. The system includes three hospitals: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Cottage Health also operates a network of primary care and specialty clinics throughout the region. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and has been recognized for its excellence in clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Cottage Health is a major employer in the Santa Barbara area, with more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Cottage Health
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$800 million
* Ladders Estimates

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