Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem)

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Preferred candidates have critical care exposure (ICU/NICU) and at least two years in respiratory care, with graduation from a respiratory therapy program. RRT and California license are required; BLS is required and ACLS/PALS/NRP must be completed before orientation. Per Diem, 12-hour shifts with differential pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy.
• RRT credential and California license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP needed before orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to patients of all ages.
• Assess and reassess clinical conditions and determine, implement and document therapies.
• Educate patients, families, and staff according to department standards.

Education

Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

California license for respiratory care

American Heart Association BLS

ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications to be obtained

Job description

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Job Description:

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the department director and/or supervisor, the RCP provides respiratory care services to patients of all ages. These services include assessment and reassessment of clinical conditions where indicated, and determination, implementation, and documentation of appropriate therapies. The RCP provides education according to current department standards for patients, families, community members, students and other staff.

Experience

Preferences:

Acute care to include critical care experience (ICU, NICU)

Two (2) years or more experience in field of Respiratory Care preferred

Education

Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications

Newly hired employees must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Valid California license for respiratory care. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications must be obtained prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment.

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Assigned Work Hours:

Per Diem; 12 hour shifts

Position Type:

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$62.67

to

$83.84

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.56Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.34