Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Part-time)

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool for future vacancies.

About the role

Respiratory Care Practitioner II position at San Joaquin General Hospital. This is a part-time role.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Operate blood gas analysis equipment and report results.
• Make rounds to check and adjust respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; clean, assemble, maintain, and repair equipment as needed.
• Set up and maintain long-term ventilators.
• Perform screening pulmonary function tests.
• Assist cardiac arrest team by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration, or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
• Read patients' charts and verify transcribed orders against those of the physician.
• May act as lead worker; assist in scheduling staff, adjust assignments based on census and staff availability, check and review work of others, and train others as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.
• Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of California Respiratory Care Board.

Qualifications

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, walking, pushing/pulling, and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods, operating heavy equipment, running, and stair climbing.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people.
• Visual Requirements: 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 Factors: 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

Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Pay

Approximate salary: $39.97 - $48.58/hour.