Twin Cities Community Hospital, a 122-bed acute care hospital, has been caring for the communities of Northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. With a medical staff of more than 200 physicians and 400 caregivers and support staff, the hospital specializes in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedics, digestive disorders, wound care and a broad array of medical, surgical and outpatient services. Twin Cities Community Hospital earned The Joint Commission�s Gold Seal of Approval� with distinction for its knee replacement program and was the first hospital in San Luis Obispo County to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality �Leader� designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. In addition, the hospital is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery. Baby-Friendly USA designated Twin Cities Community Hospital as an internationally recognized Baby-Friendly birth facility. The hospital also reports one of the lowest Cesarean section rates in the State of California. Twin Cities has earned an �A� from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Summary

Under direct physician orders or standard practice protocols, practitioner shall coordinate, evaluate, and perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures. Shall provide clinical expertise in all patient care areas; orientates staff and provide clinical instructions, and may perform rounds with physicians to discuss preferred treatment methods in an effort to provide respiratory care in an efficient, timely, and professional manner to all individuals and departments we serve.

Education/Training/Experience

Preferred: Two years experience as a respiratory therapist, including one year experience within adult ICU/CCU. California Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate. Knowledge of Respiratory Care protocols as recommended.

Licenses/Certification

(1) California Respiratory Care License (2) AHA-BLS-HCP (3) NRP within 6 months of hire or transfer. ACLS and PALS certification preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Basic computer knowledge Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear, and speak. Fluent in written and spoken English. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

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Pay Range: $31.03 - $41.72
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications and experience.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.