Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem)

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Montage Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join its per diem team in California. Under the direction of the department leader, the RCP provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including assessment, reassessment, therapy, and documentation according to standards.

Preferred experience includes acute/critical care; two years or more in respiratory care is desired. The role requires RRT, CA license, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP should be obtained before orientation completion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy.
• California license for respiratory care is required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP must be obtained prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to patients of all ages with assessment and reassessment as indicated; determine, implement, and document therapies.
• Educate patients, families, community members, students and staff according to department standards.

Skills

RRT credential

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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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.

Licensure/Certifications

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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assigned Work Hours

Per Diem; 12 hour shifts. Minimum 4 shifts per working schedule.

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: $3.56
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.34