Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU)-Templeton-CA-19919-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU) to deliver basic and critical respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients. The role requires independent work and supervision of others as delegated, with documentation in EMR and charges accurately recorded.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program and an RCP license; NBRC credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must hold or be eligible for RCP license; NBRC credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents prescribed therapy for patients.
• Performs drainage procedures and provides care for cardio-respiratory disease.
• Makes rounds to check respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of respiratory therapy equipment and products.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to physicians and hospital staff on respiratory therapy methods.

Skills

Respiratory care

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (SEIU)

Job Summary

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. This position is represented by SEIU.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.: Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services.
• Performs drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease.
• Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy.