Resipiratory Care Practitioner, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in California is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to manage respiratory treatment and patient care across age groups from newborns to geriatrics. The role requires assessing patient status, interpreting data, and applying department policies to deliver age-appropriate care.

First step in the clinical ladder with opportunity for growth. Candidates should hold a California RCP license and CRT/RRT credential, with New Grad considered and ACLS/BCLS/PALS kept current.

Qualifications

• Licensed RCP by the State of California.
• Current CRT or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• New Grad, 6 months experience preferred.
• Competent to assess care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Maintain ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for respiratory management and patient care.
• Assess patient data and interpret information for age-specific needs.
• Provide care per department policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team.
• Adhere to biophysical, psychological and educational needs of patients.

Skills

Therapy modalities

Auscultation

Vital signs

Electronic monitoring

Communication skills

Education

CA RCP license

CRT or RRT credential

ACLS/BCLS/PALS certifications

LA County Fire Card

NRP may be required

Tools

Computer literacy

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.

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
47.00-47.00

Shift
Days

Zip Code
90602