Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem Varied

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Technical Manager and upon request of the physician, performs the activities of a Respiratory Therapist in therapy procedures. Sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic procedures.
• Provides adequate appropriate care to any age-related needs of the patients served on the unit, including knowledge of the principles of growth and development and ability to assess and interpret data regarding the patient’s status to identify the patient’s needs and appropriate care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient groups.
• Maintains accurate department and patient records. Initiates a file for each patient receiving service and updates accordingly.
• Participates in the Quality Review and Infection Control programs.
• Administers treatments and uses equipment in accordance with the Quality Control of the Department.
• Maintains adequate inventory of all equipment and supplies. Ensures non-functioning or broken equipment is separated for maintenance and repair.
• Participates in equipment decontamination and reprocessing activities.
• Responds to emergency codes as designated.
• Assists others in the completion of all department work assignments as needed.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Minimum one year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS – Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner (NRP) Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, across all levels of the hospital.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Promote inquiry and practice based on evidence by using research-based knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards in relation to quality and safety management.
• Strong customer service skills.

Pay

Generally starting at $48.42 - $65.93 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Schedule

Rotating - 12 Hour shifts (United States of America).