RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER (PD - VARIABLE)

American Advanced Management; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

American Advanced Management seeks a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist in Stockton, CA. The role involves patient assessment, respiratory care, ventilator management, and administration of aerosolized meds. You will respond to Code Blues and provide critical care in Adult ICUs and the Emergency Department.

The ideal candidate holds a California RCP license, with 1+ year of clinical/hospital experience and certifications (BLS/ACLS/NRP) preferred. Per diem, night shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical/hospital experience preferred; Adult Critical Care and ventilator management experience preferred.
• California state RCP license is required; current BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients requiring respiratory care.
• Administer ventilatory support and aerosolized medications.
• Provide ventilator management and patient assessment.
• Prepare medications and respiratory supplies.
• Respond to Code Blue situations with appropriate interventions including BLS and airway management.
• Deliver quality care matching patient age-related needs.
• Work across Adult Critical Areas and Emergency Department.
• Participate in Respiratory Protection Program as required.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Arterial puncture

Arterial sample analysis

Code Blue response

Aerosolized medications

Safety procedures

Adult Critical Care

Emergency Department

Respiratory protection

Education

California RCP license

BLS certification

ACLS

NRP Certification

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Location: Stockton, CA 95203

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $46.75 - $46.75 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

POSITION SUMMARY

• The incumbent is responsible for patient assessment, respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, arterial puncture and sample analysis, and point-of-care testing.
• Administers treatment modalities and aerosolized medications to patients.
• Provides ventilator management, including patient assessment and intervention.
• Uses respiratory care equipment, prepares medication and supplies.
• The incumbent is responsible for responding to Code Blue situations and providing appropriate intervention including but not limited to BLS and airway management.
• Is responsible for providing quality care to patients who require respiratory care expertise.
• The incumbent staff member also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the specific patient group.
• Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures.
• Must be able to work in Adult Critical Areas and Emergency Department.
• Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator.

This is a non-union position.

FTE 0.3 - Variable -Noc (1830-0700) Days (0630-1900)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: As established by the Respiratory Care Board of California to obtain California RCP license.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of previous clinical/hospital experience preferred; Adult Critical Care and ventilator management experience preferred.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• California State RCP License
• BLS from American Heart Association
• ACLS from American Heart Association
• NRP Certification