Respiratory Care Practitioner, Adult, Full Time, 12 Hour, Day Shift Whittier, CA

PIH Health, Inc.; Whittier (CA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A regional healthcare network is seeking a full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner in Whittier, California. This position involves managing and treating respiratory deficiencies, requiring a comprehensive understanding of age-specific patient needs. Ideal candidates must be licensed in California and possess relevant certifications. The role provides an opportunity for continued professional development within a nationally recognized healthcare system that prioritizes patient experience and quality care.

Qualificações

• Possess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed.
• Adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must maintain LA County Fire Card; 6 months to obtain if not present at hire.
• NRP may be required at certain locations.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and treat patients with respiratory deficiencies.
• Assess patient data reflective of status and needs.
• Provide care according to department policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patients.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures and maintain clinical career ladder readiness.

Conhecimentos

Knowledge of therapy modes

Computer operation skills

Auscultation and assessment skills

Understanding electronic monitoring devices

Verbal and written communication skills

Responsibility acceptance

Formação académica

Licensed RCP by State of California

Current CRT or RRT Credential

Adult ACLS, BCLS, Pediatric (PALS) certification

Valid Los Angeles County Fire Card

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Adult, Full Time, 12 Hour, Day Shift

Category

Nursing Support

Job Location

12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, California

Tracking Code

27102-977

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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.
• 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.