Respiratory Therapist – John Muir Health – Concord, CA

A Registered Respiratory Therapist, (RRT) is a licensed RCP who has been registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, after successful completion of the required education, experience, and examination requirements. The RRT/RCP performs all Respiratory care modalities for all patient populations in routine, emergency and critical situations.

Education:

• Associate’s Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Care Preferred

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BLS and Pediatrics Advanced Life Support certification is required for all RT’s at the Concord Medical Center campus.
• Respiratory Therapists receiving their initial RRT credential prior to July 1st, 2002 will not be, per NBRC guidelines required to renew this certification in order to maintain their RRT credential.
• Respiratory Therapists receiving their initial RRT certification after July 1st, 2002 will, per NBRC guidelines be required to renew their certification every 5 years to maintain their RRT credential and meet the minimum requirements of the job description.

Certifications/Licensures:

• RCP Respiratory Care Practitioner – California Respiratory Care Board Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist – NBRC National Board of Respiratory Care Required

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Required

• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Support – American Heart Association Required

• ACCS Adult Critical Care Specialist – NBRC National Board of Respiratory Care Preferred

12.0 – 06:00 – 18:30 (United States of America)
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