Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to work at a facility in Stockton, California. These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $41 / hour *W2 Shift Details: Medical OT-8HR Class: RCP Shift: Night and morning shift 5/8s: Mon-Thurs 1:30pm-10:00pm (30) and Sun 8:30am-5:00pm (30)

Duties:

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Must have up to date credentials in the state of California

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 George Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).