The Respiratory Care Practitioner II position involves providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Responsibilities include performing respiratory care procedures, monitoring patient responses to therapies, serving as a preceptor, and ensuring adequate staffing levels. Licensing requirements include a current Respiratory Care License, NBRC credentialing, and various life support certifications. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred, along with two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional. Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, balancing, and bending. Skills needed include strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, organizational, time management, and data interpretation skills. Knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment, therapeutic procedures, EKGs, arterial blood gas punctures, patient assessment, education, and various medical procedures is essential.
