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Respiratory Care Practitioner I Registered
Christian City Inc.
Respiratory therapist job in Sacramento, CA
Respiratory Care Practitioner I Registered Job Number: 1320185 Posting Date: Dec 3, 2024, 11:17:32 PM Description Job Summary: Under physician supervision, in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director, is expected to assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities and to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients. Must be capable of serving as a technical resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care. Works under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor or the direction of a technical lead to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and to perform special duties required by the assignment. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained. Special duties may include provision of basic and advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the intensive care unit and during transport, which frequently requires making rapid decisions and assisting physicians to respond to status changes in neonatal and pediatric patients. Special duties may include performance of a variety of diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the effect of disease and treatment on that system.
Essential Responsibilities:
Selects Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data:
Reads and evaluates physicians orders, clarifying as needed
Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or departmental patient master
Reviews patient information including history, lab data, radiologic studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data and performs assessment/data collection in systematic manner
Systematically assesses patients overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview
Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and determines requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, precautions to be observed, equipment required, and medication and dosages
Determines modifications to physician orders, which optimize patient, care and makes recommendations to physician
Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, nonivsasive monitoring
Performs Diagnostic Modalities:
Performs procedures and interprets results; ABG sampling and analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, sputum induction
May perform EKGs
May place Holter monitor
May perform pumonary function, and sleep diagnostic tests
May perform Exercise Stress Tests
May perform indirect calorimetry
Selects Assembles and Check Equipment for Proper Function, Operation and Cleanliness:
Selects, assembles and checks equipment for cleanliness, proper function and safe operation
Ensures proper function and ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment
Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of equipment
May perform Quality control procedures for blood analysis devices
May perform Quality control, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot pulmonary function diagnostic equipment
Participates in routine departmental programs of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of respiratory care and other related equipment
Participates in routine departmental preventive maintenance program and performs basic repairs
Orders/stocks departmental supplies
Initiates, Conducts and Modifies Prescribed Therapeuti or Diagnostic Procedures:
Operates all medical equipment within manufacturer and department guidelines to safely treat patients
Checks and adjusts alarms
Observes established safety and security procedures and protects patients from nosocomial infection
Explains planned therapy or procedure and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcome
Conducts therapeutic procedures to maitain a patent airway, remove bonchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation
Monitors patients physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction and stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response
Documents all required information in the medical record according to departmental policy and procedure
Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation
Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment and physician orders
Assists with or performs extubation
Conducts patient education and disease management
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to resuscitation guidelines
May assist with or perform intubation
May assist the physician when performing bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, tracheostomy, cardioversion, and intubation
May participate in land/air critical care transport
May assist with high risk deliveries
May assist with surfactant replacement in neonates
May participate in pulmonary rehabilitaiton, home care
May assist with discharge planning
May assist with community outreach
May initiate and implement therapist driven protocols
Supervision and Administration:
May assign, organize and coordinate the work of assigned Respiratory Care Practitioners
May demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other helath care personnel
May train assigned practioners and complete assigned practitioner competency reviews
Contributes to departmental quality improvement activities
May schedule staff and perform staffing functions
Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care and redistributes resources as necessary throught shift
Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure
Maintains a current knowledge base of departmental information management systems, including collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information, as well as appropriate audit trails
May develop policies and procedures, both clinical and administrative
May serve as Timekeeper for TIME system
Other Assessment Criteria:
Complies with attendance and punctuality expectations and with meal and break schedules
Accurately documents time in/out in TIME keeping system or time card
Maintains a professional appearance, displays professional conduct and ehtical behavior
Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care and related fields
May serve on hospital committees
May participate in professional organizations
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Grade 750 Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to speak and understand spoken English
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Education
High school diploma or General Education Equivalent(GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate Basic Life Support Additional Requirements:
Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this position. Preferred Qualifications:
Keyboard skills preferred. At least one year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position. At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position.Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred, may be required for this particular position. Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred, may be required for this particular position. Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board preferred, may be required for this particular position. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential.Graduate from a respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP required, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or a baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts of Science degree, preferred. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from this educational requirement.Primary Location: California-Sacramento-Sacramento Hospital Regular Scheduled Hours: 1 Shift: Evening Working Days: WEEK 1 ; Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Week 2 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Start Time: 02:45 PM End Time: 11:15 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Rehab Services Public Department Name: Sacramento Hospital - Respiratory Therapy - 0201 Travel: No Employee Group: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Posting Salary Low : 59.26 Posting Salary High: 62.38 Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.Click here for Important Additional Job Requirements.
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$59k-103k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
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Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Commonspirit Health
Respiratory therapist job in Sacramento, CA
Where You'll Work
Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento's southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace - a 171-bed, sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well-being. Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration. To be successful, you will possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.
Job Requirements
Two (2) years minimum acute care experience and one (1) year of critical care experience.
Respiratory Care Practitioner, CA
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Preferred
Registered Respiratory Therapist.
$59k-103k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Common Spirit
Respiratory therapist job in Sacramento, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well-being. Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration. To be successful, you will possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.
Job Requirements
* Two (2) years minimum acute care experience and one (1) year of critical care experience.
* Respiratory Care Practitioner, CA
* Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Preferred
* Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Where You'll Work
Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento's southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace - a 171-bed, sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home.
One Community. One Mission. One California
$59k-103k yearly est. 8d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioners
Avamed Workforce
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Respiratory Care Practitioner to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located Stockton, CA.
Position Details:
Full-Time
Location: Stockton, CA
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 1:30pm-10pm and Sunday, 8:30am-5pm
Rate: $50/hr
Status: W2/Traveler Pay with Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
MUST BE CERTIFIED
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care
Practitioner shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Respiratory Care
Practitioner services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. The Respiratory Care
Practitioner must be able to work in conditions that require all of the following essential functions:
a. Perform care consistent with generally accepted evidence based practice;
b. Set up equipment and provide instructions for use of equipment for each
patient/youth per established policy and procedure;
c. Perform complete medical evaluations of patient either during regularly scheduled clinic hours or
upon request for consult by either the CEO/CME or designee and make appropriate
recommendations for treatment to the referring physician, CEO/CME or designee;
d. Maintain all charting on a daily basis. Any chart remaining delinquent for more than ten (10) days
could result in termination of this Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner;
e. Aid in the development and updating of policy and procedures related to respiratory therapy;
f. Provide periodic assessment of equipment needs and recommendations;
g. Submit to Institution's in-service training, one week in advance of the course, copy of
instructors Curriculum Vitae (CV), course outline, course objective and post-tests;
h. Special assignments for respiratory care services may be requested by the
CEO/CME or designee on as needed basis; e.g., participation in quality
improvement projects, utilization review, etc.
If you are interested please submit your resume and we will reach out to you AS
AP.
$50 hourly Auto-Apply 38d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Correctional Facility | Stockton, CA
Hire Evolution Consulting
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide essential respiratory therapy services within a correctional facility in Stockton, CA. The RCP will assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders under the direction of a physician, ensuring safe, effective, and ethical care in a secure healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, including pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis.
Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator support.
Operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment (e.g., ventilators, nebulizers, CPAP/BiPAP).
Respond to respiratory emergencies and assist with intubation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Document patient care and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (VISTA or similar systems).
Educate patients on respiratory care plans, equipment use, and disease management.
Maintain equipment safety, cleanliness, and compliance with infection control standards.
Qualifications
Schedule:
Night and morning shift 5/8s: Mon-Thurs 1:30pm-10:00pm and Sun 8:30am-5:00pm
Education:
Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program (AMA or CoARC-approved).
Bachelor's degree preferred for advanced roles.
Licensure & Certification:
Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
RRT or CRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
BLS certification (American Heart Association).
ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP preferred or required within 1-2 years of hire.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of respiratory care experience in acute, critical, or correctional healthcare settings preferred.
Strong ability to perform independently and make clinical decisions in a high-security environment.
Skills & Competencies
Expertise in respiratory therapy procedures and equipment operation.
Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Ability to work safely and effectively in a correctional setting.
Proficient in electronic medical record systems.
Why Join Our Team
Consistent schedule and secure working environment.
Supportive healthcare team committed to patient well-being and professional excellence.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing quality care to underserved populations.
$59k-104k yearly est. 21d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Part-time)
Sjgov
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
Introduction
This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results.
Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.
Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
May act as lead worker; may assist in scheduling staff, adjusting assignments based on census and availability of staff, may check and review work of others may train others as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.
AND Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by State of California Respiratory Care Board. KNOWLEDGE Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy; chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body; care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy. ABILITY Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements-Constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close up work and field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
Selection Procedures
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:
They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
***************************
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to ***************************/eeo.
$59k-104k yearly est. 18d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner
American Advanced Management
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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 0.9 - NIGHTS - 18:30-7:00
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
$59k-104k yearly est. 18d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP
Teema Group
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
Job Description
Respiratory Care Practitioner
The Respiratory Care Practitioner will be responsible for providing respiratory care services to patients in accordance with established standards and practices.
Correctional Setting
Responsibilities:
Perform diagnostic tests and treatments, such as arterial blood gas analysis, chest physiotherapy, and inhalation therapy.
Monitor and assess patient's condition and progress.
Provide patient and family education.
Develop and implement patient care plans.
Maintain patient records.
Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
Qualifications:
Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Knowledge of respiratory care procedures and techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Newly Licenend Welcome
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at *********************** or by calling/texting **************.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
$59k-104k yearly est. Easy Apply 23d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Next Move Healthcare
Respiratory therapist job in Vacaville, CA
Respiratory Care Practitioner Pay Rate: $39.25 to $41.25 per hour Schedule: Full-time, 6 to 9-month contract (eligible for extension) Shift Options:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Requirements
Minimum of 12 continuous months of direct patient care experience within the last 3 years in a public or private institution
Current clinical competencies
Valid photo ID (Drivers License or Passport)
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner License (hard copy)
NBRC certification
Benefits
Health insurance
Weekly direct deposit
40 hours of paid sick leave
Contract extension bonus
Pre-employment screenings (physical exam, drug test, mask fit testing, and background check) fully paid by employer
Opportunity for temp-to-perm state employment with comprehensive state benefits
Key Responsibilities
Provide respiratory care aligned with evidence-based clinical standards
Set up respiratory equipment and train patients in proper usage
Conduct full medical evaluations during scheduled shifts or upon request
Maintain accurate and timely chart documentation; charts delinquent over 10 days may result in contract termination
Contribute to the development and revision of respiratory therapy policies and procedures
Periodically assess equipment needs and make recommendations
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and other special assignments as directed by the CEO, CME, or designee
$39.3-41.3 hourly 60d+ ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
San Joaquin County, Ca 3.8
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
Introduction This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:
* Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
* Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
* New Hire Retention Bonus:
$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)
$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)
$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)
TYPICAL DUTIES
* Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
* Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results.
* Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
* Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.
* Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
* Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
* Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
* May act as lead worker; may assist in scheduling staff, adjusting assignments based on census and availability of staff, may check and review work of others may train others as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.
AND
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by State of California Respiratory Care Board.
KNOWLEDGE
Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy; chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body; care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy.
ABILITY
Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements-Constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close up work and field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.
Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at ************* under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.
Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:
1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000
Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at ************** for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.
Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.
Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Job Sharing: Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities.
Selection Procedures
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:
* Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.
Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Veteran's Points: Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination.
Acceptable wartime service dates:
* September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946
* June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
* August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
* Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.
Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established.
Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods.
* Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments.
* Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.
* Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when;
* They are related to the Appointing Authority or
* The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.
Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
*************/department/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to *************/department/hr/eeo.
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$16k-51k yearly est. 19d ago
Respiratory Support Technician
Adapthealth LLC
Respiratory therapist job in Sacramento, CA
AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today!
At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives - out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of patients' lives, please click to apply, we would love to hear from you.
Respiratory Support Technician
This position provides direct and indirect patient care and services in the home, office, and hospital environment in accordance with all governmental, accrediting, and organizational policies and procedures. Utilization of all available resources to ensure a customer receives the appropriate goods and services in the most efficient and patient satisfactory manner possible.
Equipment included, but not limited to, are CPAP, BIPAP, Auto-titration set-ups and downloading, phototherapy, CPM, apnea monitor training and downloading, nebulizers (both high and low volume), oxygen and portability, overnight oximetry devices, conserving device tests, suction/trach and enteral.
Job Duties:
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of current Respiratory Programs and HME products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations.
Effectively convey ideas or written processes and instructions to patients in a polite, informative, and appropriate matter.
Identifies need for Pulse Ox testing to recertify or qualify O2 services per insurance regulations.
Complete all company, insurance, and/or government-provided paperwork timely and entirely. Included, but not limited to; Delivery tickets, safety checklist forms, patient booklet receipts, ABNs, AMAs, equipment-specific instruction/cleaning forms, etc.
Initiate, maintain and perform follow-up calls or visits with patients.
Perform routine preventative maintenance checks and simple repair as required by company policy or manufacturer's guidelines.
Assist with customer equipment problems during business/non-business hours and under emergency situations. Troubleshoot all equipment failures calmly and patiently.
Report equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control, and hazardous materials handling.
Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competency, Skills, and Abilities:
Equipment repair or maintenance skills.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasks.
Decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Requirements
Minimum Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license from state of residence.
Construction, general manual labor, military and equipment repair, or maintenance skills would be considered related experience.
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
$36k-61k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner I
Common Spirit
Respiratory therapist job in Carmichael, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well-being. Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration. To be successful, you will possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.
Job Requirements
* Respiratory Care Practitioner, CA.
* Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
* Registered Respiratory Therapist, CA
Preferred:
* RG RRT.
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.
One Community. One Mission. One California
$59k-103k yearly est. 4d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner I (Part-time)
Sjgov
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
Introduction
This recruitment is being conducted to fill three vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results.
Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.
Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
May check and review work of others, may train others as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of California Respiratory Care Board. KNOWLEDGE Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy; chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body; care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy. ABILITY Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing; Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; Visual-Constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close up work and field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
Selection Procedures
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:
They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
***************************
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to ***************************/eeo.
$59k-104k yearly est. 18d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Commonspirit Health
Respiratory therapist job in Grass Valley, CA
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. The hospital has been providing compassionate and quality health care to residents and visitors of western Nevada County since 1958. As an affiliate of the nationally recognized Dignity Health system, we ensure our patients receive the highest standard of health care and have access to important regional resources throughout the system, including the Dignity Health Heart & Vascular Institute, the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California and the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento. With 765 employees, 101 active medical staff and 21 Emergency Department beds, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital continually implements and upgrades its technology and recruits employees who understand the vital importance of kindness and compassion in the healing process.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe and accurate administration of all respiratory medications, treatments, procedures, and monitoring
*varied (day and night) shifts*
Job Requirements
Associates Of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Basic Life Support - CPR
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6
Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6
$59k-102k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered
Christian City Inc.
Respiratory therapist job in Roseville, CA
Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered Job Number: 1317643 Posting Date: Dec 3, 2024, 10:55:01 PM Description Job Summary: Under physician supervision, in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director, is expected to assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities and to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients. Must be capable of serving as a technical resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care. Works under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor or the direction of a technical lead to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and to perform special duties required by the assignment. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained.Special duties may include provision of basic and advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the intensive care unit and during transport, which frequently requires making rapid decisions and assisting physicians to respond to status changes in neonatal and pediatric patients.Special duties may include performance of a variety of diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the effect of disease and treatment on that system.
Essential Responsibilities:
Selects Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data: Reads and evaluates physicians orders, clarifying as needed. Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or departmental patient master. Reviews patient information including history, lab data, radiologic studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data and performs assessment/data collection in systematic manner.
Systematically assesses patients overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.
Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and determines requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, precautions to be observed, equipment required, and medication and dosages.
Determines modifications to physician orders, which optimize patient, care and makes recommendations to physician. Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, noninvasive monitoring.
Performs Diagnostic Modalities: Performs procedures and interprets results: ABG sampling and analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, sputum induction. May perform EKGs. May place Holter monitor. May perform pulmonary function, and sleep diagnostic tests.
May perform Exercise Stress Tests. May perform indirect calorimetry.
Selects Assembles and Checks Equipment for Proper Function, Operation and Cleanliness: Selects, assembles and checks equipment for cleanliness, proper function and safe operation. Ensures proper function and ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment. Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of equipment. May perform Quality control procedures for blood analysis devices.
May perform Quality control, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot pulmonary function diagnostic equipment.
Participates in routine departmental programs of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of respiratory care and other related equipment.
Participates in routine departmental preventive maintenance program and performs basic repairs.
Orders/stocks departmental supplies.
Initiates, Conducts and Modifies Prescribed Therapeutic or Diagnostic Procedures: Operates all medical equipment within manufacturer and department guidelines to safely treat patients. Checks and adjusts alarms. Observes established safety and security procedures and protects patients from nosocomial infection. Explains planned therapy or procedure and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcome. Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, remove bronchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation
Monitors patients physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction and stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response.
Documents all required information in the medical record according to departmental policy and procedure. Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation. Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment and physician orders.
Assists with or performs extubation.
Conducts patient education and disease management. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to resuscitation guidelines. May assist with or perform intubation. May assist the physician when performing bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, tracheostomy, cardioversion, and intubation.
May participate in land/air critical care transport. May assist with high risk deliveries. May assist with surfactant replacement in neonates. May participate in pulmonary rehabilitation, home care. May assist with discharge planning. May assist with community outreach. May initiate and implement therapist driven protocols.
Supervision and Administration: May assign, organize and coordinate the work of assigned Respiratory Care Practitioners. May demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. May train assigned practitioners and complete assigned practitioner competency reviews.
Contributes to departmental quality improvement activities. May schedule staff and perform staffing functions.
Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care and redistributes resources as necessary throughout shift. Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure.
Maintains a current knowledge base of departmental information management systems, including collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information, as well as appropriate audit trails.
May develop policies and procedures, both clinical and administrative. May serve as Timekeeper for TIME system.
Other Assessment Criteria: Complies with attendance and punctuality expectations and with meal and break schedules. Accurately documents time in/out in TIME keeping system or time card.
Maintains a professional appearance, displays professional conduct and ethical behavior.
Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care and related fields. May serve on hospital committees. May participate in professional organizations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 770 Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Experience
At least three (3) years regular (20 hours or more per week) of recent experience as Respiratory Care.
Education
High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.Graduate from a respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts or Science degree. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from this educational requirement. License, Certification, Registration Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) from National Board of Respiratory Care Basic Life Support Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate Additional Requirements:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to speak and understand spoken English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Preferred Qualifications:
Certification: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred, may be required for this particular position.Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board preferred, may be required for this particular position. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential.At least one year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position.At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position.Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this particular position.Keyboard skills preferred.Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred, may be required for this particular position.Primary Location: California-Roseville-Roseville Hospital Regular Scheduled Hours: 1 Shift: Day Working Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Start Time: 06:45 AM End Time: 07:15 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Rehab Services Public Department Name: Roseville Hospital - Respiratory Therapy - 0201 Travel: No Employee Group: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Posting Salary Low : 62.43 Posting Salary High: 67.24 Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.Click here for Important Additional Job Requirements.
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$59k-103k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Part-time)
San Joaquin County, Ca 3.8
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
* Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
* Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results.
* Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
* Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.
* Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
* Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
* Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
* May act as lead worker; may assist in scheduling staff, adjusting assignments based on census and availability of staff, may check and review work of others may train others as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.
AND
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by State of California Respiratory Care Board.
KNOWLEDGE
Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy; chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body; care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy.
ABILITY
Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements-Constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close up work and field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
Selection Procedures
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:
* They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
* The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
***************************
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to ***************************/eeo.
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$16k-51k yearly est. 19d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP
Teema Group
Respiratory therapist job in Ione, CA
Job Description
Respiratory Care Practitioner
The Respiratory Care Practitioner will be responsible for providing respiratory care services to patients in accordance with established standards and practices.
Correctional Setting
Responsibilities:
Perform diagnostic tests and treatments, such as arterial blood gas analysis, chest physiotherapy, and inhalation therapy.
Monitor and assess patient's condition and progress.
Provide patient and family education.
Develop and implement patient care plans.
Maintain patient records.
Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
Qualifications:
Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Knowledge of respiratory care procedures and techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Newly Licenend Welcome
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at *********************** or by calling/texting **************.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
$59k-103k yearly est. Easy Apply 14d ago
Respiratory Support Technician
Adapthealth LLC
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
AdaptHealth Opportunity - Apply Today!
At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives - out of the hospital and in their homes. We are actively recruiting in your area. If you are passionate about making a profound impact on the quality of patients' lives, please click to apply, we would love to hear from you.
Respiratory Support Technician
This position provides direct and indirect patient care and services in the home, office, and hospital environment in accordance with all governmental, accrediting, and organizational policies and procedures. Utilization of all available resources to ensure a customer receives the appropriate goods and services in the most efficient and patient satisfactory manner possible.
Equipment included, but not limited to, are CPAP, BIPAP, Auto-titration set-ups and downloading, phototherapy, CPM, apnea monitor training and downloading, nebulizers (both high and low volume), oxygen and portability, overnight oximetry devices, conserving device tests, suction/trach and enteral.
Job Duties:
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of current Respiratory Programs and HME products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations.
Effectively convey ideas or written processes and instructions to patients in a polite, informative, and appropriate matter.
Identifies need for Pulse Ox testing to recertify or qualify O2 services per insurance regulations.
Complete all company, insurance, and/or government-provided paperwork timely and entirely. Included, but not limited to; Delivery tickets, safety checklist forms, patient booklet receipts, ABNs, AMAs, equipment-specific instruction/cleaning forms, etc.
Initiate, maintain and perform follow-up calls or visits with patients.
Perform routine preventative maintenance checks and simple repair as required by company policy or manufacturer's guidelines.
Assist with customer equipment problems during business/non-business hours and under emergency situations. Troubleshoot all equipment failures calmly and patiently.
Report equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control, and hazardous materials handling.
Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competency, Skills, and Abilities:
Equipment repair or maintenance skills.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and tasks.
Decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Requirements
Minimum Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license from state of residence.
Construction, general manual labor, military and equipment repair, or maintenance skills would be considered related experience.
AdaptHealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
$37k-62k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Common Spirit
Respiratory therapist job in Grass Valley, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The Respiratory Therapist is for providing respiratory care to patients. Responsible for the safe and accurate administration of all respiratory medications, treatments, procedures, and monitoring including but not limited to: oxygen therapy, adult ventilator management, neonatal ventilator management, ventilator transport, bi-level ventilation management, heliox therapy, chest physiotherapy, sputum induction, airway care, humidity therapy, DME coordination, aerosol therapy, isolation controlled environments, nocturnal oximetry study, pulmonary education and rehabilitation, pulse oximetry, EKGs, adult and pediatric, pulmonary function testing, cardiovascular monitoring; rhythm, heart rate, B/P, respirations, arterial blood gas procedure and analysis.
Job Requirements
Required:
* California license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
* BLS Healthcare Provider (AHA)
* PALS (AHA)
* RRT -National registration
* ACLS, or ability to acquire within 6 months of employment
* NRP, or ability to acquire within 6 months of employment
* Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 6 months
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. The hospital has been providing compassionate and quality health care to residents and visitors of western Nevada County since 1958. As an affiliate of the nationally recognized Dignity Health system, we ensure our patients receive the highest standard of health care and have access to important regional resources throughout the system, including the Dignity Health Heart & Vascular Institute, the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California and the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento. With 765 employees, 101 active medical staff and 21 Emergency Department beds, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital continually implements and upgrades its technology and recruits employees who understand the vital importance of kindness and compassion in the healing process.
One Community. One Mission. One California
$59k-102k yearly est. 6d ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner I (Part-time)
San Joaquin County, Ca 3.8
Respiratory therapist job in Stockton, CA
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill three vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
* Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
* Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results.
* Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
* Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.
* Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
* Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
* Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
* May check and review work of others, may train others as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of California Respiratory Care Board.
KNOWLEDGE
Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy; chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body; care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy.
ABILITY
Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing; Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; Visual-Constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close up work and field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
Selection Procedures
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:
* They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
* The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
***************************
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to ***************************/eeo.
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How much does a respiratory therapist earn in Folsom, CA?
The average respiratory therapist in Folsom, CA earns between $47,000 and $127,000 annually. This compares to the national average respiratory therapist range of $33,000 to $91,000.
Average respiratory therapist salary in Folsom, CA
$77,000
What are the biggest employers of Respiratory Therapists in Folsom, CA?
The biggest employers of Respiratory Therapists in Folsom, CA are: