Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Recruitment #0226-RH5351-AC | Full-Time | Approximate Salary: $6,598.10 - $8,020.03/month

About the Role

This examination is being given to fill two vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results.
• Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans, assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
• Sets up and maintains long-term ventilators.
• Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
• Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration, or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
• Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
• May check and review work of others; may train others as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of California Respiratory Care Board.

Knowledge

• Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy.
• Chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body.
• Care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy.

Abilities

• Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and adjust it to individual patient needs.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, co-workers, and others.
• Train and lead others.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running, and stair climbing.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people.
• Visual: Constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination, and depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work and field of vision/peripheral.
• Dexterity: Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, and writing.
• Hearing/Talking: Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person, and talking on the telephone.
• Emotional/Psychological: Constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision-making, and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone, and overtime/travel.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat, and hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service:
  • 1 but less than 3 years: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years: $5,000
  • 10 years or more: $10,000
  Employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with a $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Visit SJCERA for more information.
• Deferred Compensation: Annual contribution limit of $22,500 (or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less). Individuals age 50 or older may contribute up to $30,000. Roth IRA (after-tax) is also available.
• Vacation: 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays each year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Eligible for eight hours of administrative leave if leave balance equals at least half of the cumulative accrual and the employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of a qualifying family member; 2 additional days of accrued leave for the death of a spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for a merit increase to the next step after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) on each step of the salary range.
• Job Sharing: Subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Reimbursement for career-related coursework up to $850 per fiscal year. For approved four-year college/university programs, up to $800 per semester (maximum $1,600 per fiscal year).
• Parking Supplemental: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
• School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) to participate in children’s school activities.