Respiratory Care Practitioner

AvaMed, Inc; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce in California is seeking a full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner for a 40-hour assignment at a correctional facility in Vacaville, CA.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am–6:30pm (4/10). Orientation is two weeks and must be flexible.

Rate: $45/hr, 1099 (W2 rate available). Must hold a CA Respiratory License and be certified by NBRC. This position requires precise charting and adherence to institutional policies.

Qualifications

• CA Respiratory License required.
• NBRC certification required.
• Experience with respiratory care in institutional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services per policy and procedure.
• Set up and instruct on respiratory equipment for patients.
• Perform medical evaluations and make recommendations.
• Maintain daily charting and documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

CA Respiratory License

NBRC Certification

Tools

Ventilators

Medical monitoring equipment

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are inURGENTneed of a Respiratory Care Practitionerto take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Vacaville,CA.

Position Details:

40 Hours per week

Location: Vacaville,CA

Schedule:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8am-6:30pm (4/10's)

(Orientation 2 weeks, must be flexible)

Rate: $45/hr 1099 (W2 Rate Available)

Must have CA Respiratory License and be Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Respiratory Care Practitioner services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. The Respiratory Care Practitioner must be able to work in conditions that require all of the following essential functions:

• a. Perform care consistent with generally accepted evidence based practice;
• b. Set up equipment and provide instructions for use of equipment for each patient/youth per established policy and procedure;
• c. Perform complete medical evaluations of patient either during regularly scheduled clinic hours or upon request for consult by either the CEO/CME or designee and make appropriate recommendations for treatment to the referring physician, CEO/CME or designee;
• d. Maintain all charting on a daily basis. Any chart remaining delinquent for more than ten (10) days could result in termination of this Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner;
• e. Aid in the development and updating of policy and procedures related to respiratory therapy;
• f. Provide periodic assessment of equipment needs and recommendations;
• g. Submit to Institution's in-service training, one week in advance of the course, copy of instructors Curriculum Vitae (CV), course outline, course objective and post-tests;
• h. Special assignments for respiratory care services may be requested by the CEO/CME or designee on as needed basis; e.g., participation in quality improvement projects, utilization review, etc.