RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER (PD - VARIABLE)

Dameron-Hospital; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dameron Hospital in Stockton, CA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for per diem coverage. The role involves patient assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, arterial puncture, and point-of-care testing in adult critical care settings.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, administering aerosols, and rapid response to Code Blue events. California RCP licensure plus BLS/ACLS/NRP credentials support the needed expertise.

Qualifications

• California State RCP license required for practice in CA.
• BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications preferred to support critical care.
• Experience in adult critical care and ventilator management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide respiratory care diagnostics and therapies.
• Administer treatments and aerosolized medications as prescribed.
• Manage ventilators and interpret patient data for care decisions.
• Prepare medications and equipment and respond to Code Blue situations.
• Provide care appropriate to age-specific patient needs on assigned unit.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Arterial puncture

Aerosolized medications

Critical care

Education

California RCP License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

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)

QualificationsEducation: 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