RCP-Home Care Per Diem

Valley Children's Healthcare; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,631,000 - 187,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare in Fresno, CA seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to independently manage the respiratory needs and care of complex medical patients in their home setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and revise a family-centered plan of care, including education for learning needs at home and coordination of after-hours care.

The role requires BLS, RCP, and NBRC credentials, a CA driver’s license, and a robust commitment to patient- and

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
• RCP license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California
• RRT credential from NBRC
• California driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Car insurance coverage meeting state requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory care for complex medical patients at home within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Math skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

2-year college degree

AMA-approved respiratory care program

Job description

Job Summary:

This role is accountable for independently managing the respiratory needs and care of complex medical patients in their home setting. Using the knowledge of pathophysiology, in collaboration with other disciplines, the incumbent will develop, implement, and revise an appropriate interdisciplinary family-centered plan of care, including the use of medical instrumentation. Using clinical judgment the individual will impliment the plan of care and asses and manage the need for appropriate education related to at-home respiratory care that best meets learning needs of the patient and family. Will takes part in the On Call schedule and coordinate after hours care.

Qualifications

Education

• College Degree - 2 year (required)
• Program AMA approved respiratory care program (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner License - RCB - Respiratory Care Board of California (required)
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care (required)
• California Drivers License - Other With an acceptable driving record (required)
• Car Insurance - Other Coverage with minimum limits as required by state law. (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates basic mathematical calculation skills and understanding of age/cultural principles.
• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$45.24 - $65.60

Workshift

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Daily Hours

8