Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) #M-RCP-6024774

SUMMARY:

* Ref #: M-RCP-6024774
* Profession: Allied Health
* Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) / Registerd Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
* Job Type: Contract
* Facility Type: Correctional
* Location: San Quentin, California
* Start Date: ASAP
* Duration: 28 weeks
* Schedule:Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
* Rate: $1,480/40-hours

REQUIREMENTS:

* Graduated from an approved respiratory therapy program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its predecessor, the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE)
* Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* A current and valid RCP license from the California Respiratory Care Board
* At least twelve (12) consecutive months of performing similar services within the last three (3) years to those defined herein
* BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) will carry out duties under the guidance of the Institution CEO/CME or their assigned representative. They will provide services within the permissible scope of practice for Respiratory Care Practitioners, following the policies and procedures of the Institution/Facility. The Respiratory Care Practitioner must be capable of working under various conditions and fulfilling the following essential functions:

* Administer care in line with established evidence-based practices.
* Arrange equipment and offer instructions on its usage to each patient/youth as per the approved policy and procedure.
* Conduct comprehensive medical assessments of patients during scheduled clinic hours or upon request from the CEO/CME or designee for consultation, and provide appropriate treatment recommendations to the referring physician or CEO/CME or designee.
* Maintain daily charting, ensuring no chart remains delinquent for more than ten (10) days to avoid termination of employment as a Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner.
* Contribute to the development and updating of respiratory therapy-related policies and procedures.
* Regularly assess equipment requirements and make relevant recommendations.
* Prior to attending the Institution's in-service training, the practitioner must submit the instructor's Curriculum Vitae (CV), course outline, course objectives, and post-tests at least one week in advance.
* As needed, the CEO/CME or designee may request the practitioner's participation in special assignments for respiratory care services, which may include quality improvement projects, utilization review, and other tasks.