Respiratory Care Practitioner

Northern Inyo Healthcare District; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Inyo Healthcare District in Bishop, CA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner on a per diem 12-hour shift to provide comprehensive respiratory therapy across patient ages, from newborn to geriatric, following established care standards.

Responsibilities include administering medications, evaluating orders, assisting with EKGs, maintaining blood gas equipment, and coordinating with Nursing and Medical Staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associated Degree in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• BLS, NRP within 6 months of hire and ongoing.
• PALS within 6 months of hire and ongoing.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire and ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care per department standards.
• Administers medications with knowledge of actions, routes, dosages and side effects.
• Checks orders to ensure correct tests.
• Responds to emergencies and maintains airways and ventilation.
• Performs blood gases, runs samples and reports promptly.
• Maintains blood gas analyzer.
• Assists with EKGs.
• Coordinates care with Nursing and Medical staff.
• Ensures safe patient care and cleans equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Professional relationships

Integrity

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Education

Associated Degree in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

PD-12 PERDIEM-12HR SHIFTS Technical 01 Bishop, CA, US

Salary Range: $42.85 To $58.26 Hourly

Job Summary

A Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for delivering comprehensive respiratory therapy services, including the assessment, treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of all patients, from newborn to geriatric, with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. This role involves consulting with healthcare providers and offering guidance, education and technical support to medical, nursing and other staff members. In collaboration with leadership the therapist ensures the delivery of high quality patient care by adhering to established care standards and executing provider orders all while supporting the vision and mission of Northern Inyo Healthcare District (NIHD).

TheRespiratory Care Practitioner is expected to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in all areas involving patients, and their related hospital business. TheRespiratory Therapist conducts hospital business in an ethical and lawful manner, and is willing to report any knowledge of real or potential fraud or abuse according to the NIHD Compliance Code of Conduct. Abides by the NIHD Personnel, Payroll Policies and Procedures. Abides by Departmental Policies and Procedures, and standards of performance and conduct

Job Relationships

• Reports directly to Manager of Cardiopulmonary Services
• Reports indirectly to District administration.
• Clinical oversight and clinical review provided by Medical Director.
• Works closely with hospital district leadership departments as well as internal and external customers
• Collaborates with all members of the Health Care Team in the coordination of patient care

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states.

Samples of Duties

• Performs direct patient care in accordance to performance standards of the department for the specific needs of the defined cardiopulmonary patient populations
• Administer medications and has knowledge of actions, route of administration, dosage, and side effects
• Checks provider’s orders to ensure correct test has been ordered
• Responds to emergencies or codes immediately and insures the adequate maintenance of airways and ventilation during cardio-pulmonary resuscitations. Performs in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to perform blood gases, run sample and report in a timely manner
• Maintain blood gas analyzer
• Assist with EKG’s
• Knowledge in the patient charge system within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Consistently completes patient billing correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates care effectively with Nursing Care Team, Medical Staff and Cardiopulmonary
  • Ensures patients are not left unattended and appropriate safety measures are followed
  • Cleans equipment per manufacture recommendations
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District;
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;
• Understands the importance of using 2 patient identifiers to verify correct patient
• Communicates with co-workers and patients in a professional and respectful manner

Skills/Abilities to

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
• Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties through thorough explanations of procedures and answering all patient questions
• Utilize Electronic Health Records competently
• Basic Computer Skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook products

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• None

Education

• Associated Degree in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Certification

• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
• BLS
• NRP within 6 months of hire and on-going
• PALS within 6 months of hire and on-going
• ACLS within 6 months of hire and on-going

Preferred

Experience

• Prior experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in an acute care environment