- Pay
- $50–60/hr
- Where
- Mountain House, CA, United States
- Level
- Mid
AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for contract work at a correctional facility in Stockton, CA. The actual worksite is correctional facility in Stockton, CA , in Health Care Services ~ Respiratory. This posting is for clinicians living in or near Mountain House, CA , within commuting distance of the Stockton worksite.
Assignment details
Facility / worksite: correctional facility in Stockton, CA
Unit: Health Care Services ~ Respiratory
Pay: $50–$60/hr
Schedule: The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the institution and may be required to work overtime as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.
Requirements
Must possess a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a respiratory care practitioner.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Must also possess a current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is preferred.
The employee is required to maintain current licenses and certifications as required by law.
Definition
Under the direction of the Supervising Respiratory Care Practitioner, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) shall provide a full range of cardiopulmonary therapeutic and diagnostic modalities to patients/inmates collaborating with physicians, nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Typical tasks
Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene including postural drainage, percussion suctioning and tracheostomy care. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway management arterial blood gas collection and analysis, and administers inhalation therapy through the use of oxygen or compressed air, humidification and aerosol therapy, using a variety of devices. Pulmonary function testing and assists with diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea. Provides consultative service to the Medical and Nursing staff. Maintains accurate records on all patients receiving respiratory therapy. Orders supplies and equipment. Checks and maintains respiratory therapy equipment throughout the institution. Decontaminates and cleans respiratory equipment.
Essential functions
Clinical practice (40%): Provide respiratory therapy within the parameters set forth by the Respiratory Care Board of the State of California, patient/inmate’s medical condition and departmental policies procedures and protocols. Evaluate and document the effectiveness of respiratory therapy in the Unit Health Record and the appropriate logs. Effectively communicate relevant findings to the patient, department, medical and nursing staff as appropriate.
Orders, testing, equipment, and education (40%): Process all physician orders schedule appointments as required. Perform diagnostic testing. Supply and educate inmate/patients with respiratory medical equipment as ordered by primary care provider in an effective manner. Clean check and monitor all respiratory equipment throughout the institution as required.
Ongoing monitoring (10%): Performs ongoing monitoring of inmate/patient’s physical status and provides respiratory care within the parameters of the Respiratory Care Board of the State of California.
Staff training (5%): Provide education and hands on training to Nursing staff in the administration of provider ordered respiratory treatments, diagnostic procedures, medical equipment, therapeutic gases, and disease prevention as necessary.
Meetings and quality improvement (5%): Participate in unit meetings and quality improvement activities such as chart reviews or audits. Attends all training meetings and seminars as needed or required. Performs other related duties as written or verbally communicated.
Knowledge and abilities
Knowledge of: Professional respiratory principles and techniques; disease process and treatment modalities; appropriate administration of medications; principles and procedures of…