Respiratory Care Practitioner - Per Diem Days

ScionHealth; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital Santa Ana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care across hospital areas. You will monitor ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and collaborate with physicians and the care team.

The role requires licensure as an RCP, BCLS and ACLS on hire, with 1+ year experience preferred. The hospital offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required) Or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or comparable certification Upon Hire (Required) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required) And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures as per policies and protocols.
• Document and charge for respiratory care procedures; maintain care elements in the patient plan of care.
• Verify and initiate physician orders for respiratory care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment and devices.
• Monitor ventilation, oxygen delivery, ABG sampling, and patient response; provide patient education.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under stress

Adult patient care

Education

Postsecondary Respiratory Therapy Cert/Diploma/Program Grad

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana is a long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are conveniently located between the Santa Ana Freeway I-5 and Santiago Creek and the close to many shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Essential Functions

• Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.
• Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care.
• Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization.
• Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
• Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform 'CPR'.
• Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care.
• Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order.
• Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation.
• Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness. Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
• Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required.
• Perform and document patient and family teaching/education.
• Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports.
• Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
• Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
• Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $28.56-$36.22/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required) Or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or comparable certification in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential Upon Hire (Preferred) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required) And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)

Experience

• 1+ years related experience (Preferred)