Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) job in Ione, CA #SL-RCP-5943953

Summary:

• Ref #: SL-RCP-5943953
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) / Registerd Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Job Type: Contract
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Location: Ione, California
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 28 weeks
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8A-4P
• Rate: $1,440/40-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.