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
About Us
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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