Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Are you a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner looking for a fresh start? If so, we can help you! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with Correctional Facilities across your state to help them find amazing nurses. We're looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client's medical facility!

Pay Rate: $38 / hour

Details

• Full Time Schedules
• Some weekends may be required
• 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
• Contract Position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
• Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday 8am-6:30pm

Duties

1. Identifies breath sounds, recognizes abnormal breath sounds, recognizes abnormal arterial blood gases, identifies amount and character of secretions, determine need for supplemental oxygen/suction 2. Reports changes in patient's status to charge nurse or physician and staff caring for patient 3. Documents Respiratory Care consistent with hospital charting standards 4. Complies with hospital policy for receiving doctor's orders, including verbal and phone 5. Accurately gives report to oncoming shift 6. Reports extraordinary patient problems to supervisor, director or administrator as necessary 7. Complies with hospital policies and procedures for selected precautions, i.E.; seizure, suicide 8. Uses principles of body mechanics in mobilizing patient or objects 9. Asks for help when lifting heavy patients 10. Complies with policies for restraints 11. Complies with policies for electrical safety 12. Checks the Emergency Equipment policy 13. Incorporates infection control principles in practice 14. Demonstrates skills related to the management of emergency situations 15. Complies with policy for cardio-pulmonary arrest 16. Demonstrates competency for ABG drawing and sampling 17. Demonstrates competency for Quality Control and ABG analyzers

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited educational institution
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State in CA. The license MUST be in good standing
• 1 year of experience
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• BLS/CPR
• Must have up to date certification in CA
• CDCR and EHRS experience; Basic computer skills, fully vaccinated preferred

Benefits (not sure what we offer)

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Competitive Pay Packages
• WEEKLY PAY
• Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask to speak with Michelle Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).