Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Per Diem

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Per Diem in Downey, CA. The role focuses on respiratory management, treatment and care for patients with respiratory deficiencies across age groups from newborns to geriatric patients.

The position requires CA licensure as an RCP, active or soon-to-be-registered RRT, and 1 year of acute care experience, with ACLS, BLS, NRP and PALS certifications maintained or obtained within six months of hire. Per diem schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or actively pursuing with anticipated completion within 6 months of hiring.
• One year clinical acute care experience required.
• Graduate of an approved AMA Respiratory Care program.
• Competent to assess care for neonate to geriatric patients.
• Maintain ACLS, BLS (AHA), NRP and PALS certifications.
• If ACLS and PALS not present at hire, obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies.
• Provide age-appropriate care following department policy and procedures.

Skills

Broad knowledge of therapy modes

Computer operation (Windows)

Auscultation and patient assessment

Operate electronic monitoring devices

Strong communication skills

Willingness to take responsibility

Education

Licensed RCP, CA

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or pursuing (within 6 months)

1 year clinical acute care experience

Graduate of AMA Respiratory Care program

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Per Diem

Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory therapist 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. Therapist 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. Therapist 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.

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

Respiratory:

• Possess a broad 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

Required:

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or actively pursuing with anticipated completion within 6 months of hiring.
• One (1) year clinical acute care experience required.
• Graduate of an approved AMA Respiratory Care program.
• Competent to assess the appropriate care given to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
• Maintain Adult ACLS, BLS (AHA), NRP and Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
• If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years’ clinical acute care experience preferred.