JOB PURPOSE 

Training or novice/advanced beginner position within the clinical ladder of the Respiratory Care department. Prepares for, and continuously works toward, becoming competent in all required areas. Provides proficient care and patient education within the Respiratory Care Department.

QUALIFICATIONS 

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. 

LEVEL OF EDUCATION 

Minimum: Completion of an AMA approved educational program that prepares for the National Board for Respiratory Care’s Registry Examination 

Preferred: 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Minimum: Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Care Practitioner Applicant in the State of California. Resuscitation certification: BLS within 3 months of hire; certification in specialty area as appropriate within 9 months of hire (ACLS, PALS, NRP etc.) 

Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (-NPS) or Adult Critical Care Specialty (-ACCS); Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)Participant in AARC and CSRC 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Minimum: 

Preferred: 

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE 

Minimum: 

Preferred: 2 years experience in critical care