RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER (PD - VARIABLE)

American Advanced Management, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

NOC shift

Non-union

Job summary

American Advanced Management, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Stockton, CA 95203 for a per diem, noc shift (1830-0700). You will perform patient assessment, respiratory care modalities, ventilator management, arterial sampling and point-of-care testing, and respond to Code Blue emergencies.

California RCP license, BLS, ACLS, NRP, and a minimum of one year of hospital experience are preferred. This non-union, per diem role offers flexible hours and exposure to acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Requires California RCP licensure per the Respiratory Care Board.
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum of one year of hospital or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and interpret data to determine care needs.
• Provide treatment modalities and administer aerosolized medications.
• Manage ventilators and monitor patient response to therapy.
• Perform arterial punctures and sample analysis as needed.
• Respond to Code Blue and assist with airway management and BLS.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Respiratory care modalities

Arterial puncture

Point-of-care testing

Code Blue response

Education

California RCP licensure

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Monitoring devices

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