Resipiratory Care Practitioner, Per Diem

PIH Health; Whittier, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver respiratory care management for patients with diverse respiratory needs. The role requires understanding of growth and development from newborns to geriatric patients and the ability to assess data to determine patient requirements.

As part of a recognized regional health network, the RCP will operate within PIH Health Whittier Hospital and collaborate with the broader PIH Health system to ensure high-quality patient care and

Qualifications

• Provide respiratory care and support for patients with respiratory deficiencies.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory management and patient care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Assess patient data and interpret information to identify age-specific needs and requirements.

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.