Respiratory Therapist

Plumas District Hospital; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

PTO accrual

Education reimbursement

Employer-sponsored retirement plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to coordinate and administer respiratory therapy, cardiac testing, pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas monitoring for all ages in the Cardiopulmonary Department.

The position requires a CA license and active CPR/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications, with experience in ECGs, stress testing and arterial blood gas analysis. Base pay ranges hourly with potential shift differentials and holiday pay, in Quincy, California.

Qualifications

• Current California licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• CPR, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications.
• Experience with cardiac testing and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Experience with neonatal ICU care.
• Ability to interpret lab data and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques for all age groups within the cardio-pulmonary department.
• Evaluate lab data and diagnostic changes to develop and adjust care plans.
• Be a resourceful team member during emergencies, CPR, trauma, and equipment failures.
• Maintain safe and effective pharmacology practices and dosage knowledge.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary care plans and physician consultations.

Skills

ECG testing

Stress testing

Holter monitoring

Neonatal ICU

ABG analysis

Education

CA licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

CPR certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Nature and Scope

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for coordination and administration of all modes of respiratory therapy, cardiac testing, pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas monitoring. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence of all techniques and values in the treatment of neonates, infants, and pediatric, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of the Cardiopulmonary Department.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

Base Rate: $42.33-$60.35 per hour (88,046.40 - $125,533.11 annually)

Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.

Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Compensation for Non-Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

Base Rate: $50.80-$72.43 per hour (105,659.84 - 150,645.67 annually)

Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.

Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Job Status / Shift Information

• Full-time
• Flexible for all shifts

Qualifications

• Education:
• Current California licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with cardiac testing such as ECGs, stress testing and holter monitors.
• Neonatal ICU
• Arterial blood gas puncture and analysis

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and competence of all techniques and values in the treatment of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of the cardio-pulmonary department.
• Ability to evaluate lab data and diagnostic changes in patient condition and develop care plan with other team members to make and support needed critical intervention.
• Is a resourceful and effective team member dealing with atypical situations, emergencies, CPR, trauma cases and equipment failures.
• Must practice safe and effective skills in pharmacology with the knowledge of therapeutic/dosage.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care plan/conferences and consults with physician on patient care expectation/outcome.

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee's total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee's anticipated work schedule
• Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy.

Join a medical team that puts community first.