Resipiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to manage respiratory therapy for patients from newborn to geriatric, following department policies.

The RCP will assess patient status, interpret data, operate monitoring devices, and communicate effectively with the care team. New grads are welcome; California license and CRT/RRT credentials required or obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in California.
• Must hold CRT or RRT credential.
• ACLS, BCLS and PALS certifications required or obtained within six months of hire.
• Valid Los Angeles County Fire Card required or obtained within six months.
• NRP may be required at certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory therapy for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Assess patient data and adjust treatment per policy.
• Operate electronic monitoring devices and interpret results.
• Communicate clearly with the care team and patients.

Skills

Therapy modes knowledge

Computer skills

Chest auscultation

Electronic monitoring

Verbal communication

Professional responsibility

Education

California license: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

CRT or RRT Credential

ACLS/BCLS/PALS certified

LA County Fire Card

NRP may be required

Job description

Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. RCP must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. RCP must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care. This position is the first step in our clinical career ladder.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Possess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
• Be able to exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
• Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
• Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.

Required Experience

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Must possess and maintain a current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.
• New Grad, 6 months experience preferred.
• Competent to assess the appropriate care given to, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
• Maintain Adult ACLS, BCLS, Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
• (If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Los Angeles County Fire Card. If not present at hire, the employee will have 6 months to obtain.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) may be required at certain locations.

Qualifications

• Possess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
• Be able to exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
• Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
• Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.