Respiratory Specialist II

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Job Summary

Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm
Schedule: 4 (10) hour shifts per two week pay period. Some weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function diagnostic services; including but not limited to: the administration Of pharmacological agents, pulmonary diagnostics (e.g. point of care testing), clinical documentation and reporting, and obtaining patient samples for laboratory analysis.
• P Practices in accordance with regulatory standards and maintains compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, physicians, and other care providers.
• Acts as a resource/consultant for other respiratory care practitioners and affiliated health care providers on aspects of patient care interventions.
• Maintain and calibrate various PFT equipment according to department policy and manufacturer recommendation.
• Reports unusual patient conditions/reactions when identified to an immediate supervisor, including completion of a facility electronic occurrence report as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains electronic documentation and billing of all work/services rendered.
• Responsible for outpatient scheduling, including physician orders and authorization verification, and patient appointment reminder calls.
• Helps maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Follows cleaning, disinfection and infection control policies.
• Accurately identifies and addresses patient population specific needs and safety considerations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, including department and facility-based quality measures.
• Assists with bronchoscopy procedures.
• May be required to assist with inpatient care under the direction of the department leadership.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in State of California
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT).
• Or must be obtained within one year of employment for this position.
• Experience in pulmonary function testing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification

Preferred

• Graduate of a 2-4 year AMA therapist program, or equivalent.
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT).
• Experience with bronchoscopy assistance and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Salary

$31.70 - $42.60 hourly