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: $42 / hour *W2 Shift Details: Medical OT-8HR Class: RCP Shift: 2 Start: 13:30:00 End: 22:00:00 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: 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