Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Plumas District Hospital; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

PTO accrual

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to coordinate and administer respiratory therapy, cardiac testing, pulmonary function testing and ABG monitoring for neonates to geriatrics. <\/p>

The successful candidate will maintain knowledge across neonatal to elderly care, perform ABG puncture, and collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current California license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Experience across neonate to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer respiratory therapy and related testing as part of the Cardiopulmonary Department.
• Monitor arterial blood gases and interpret results to guide care with the team.

Skills

ECG

Stress testing

Holter monitors

Neonatal ICU

ABG analysis

CPR/ACLS/PALS/NRP

Education

California licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Job description

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.

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

Compensation For Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay Scale

• Base Rate $50.80-$72.43 per hour
• 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
• Per Diem, non-benefited
• Flexible for all shifts

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
• 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 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

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.