Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Location: Stockton, California, United States This examination is being given to fill two vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Typical Duties Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician. Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results. Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans, assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed. Sets up and maintains long‑term ventilators. Performs screening pulmonary function tests. Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration, or securing and maintaining respiratory equipment. Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician. May check and review work of others; may train others as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of California Respiratory Care Board. Knowledge Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy; chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body; care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy. Ability Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and adjust it to individual patient needs; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, co‑workers and others; train and lead others. Physical/Mental Requirements Mobility: frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing. Lifting: frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs.; restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people. Visual: constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close‑up work and field of vision/peripheral. Dexterity: frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological: constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel. Environmental Conditions: frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits Health Insurance: Employees are offered a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance: Employees have a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. Employee‑only coverage is provided at no cost; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Employee‑only coverage is provided at no cost; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Life Insurance: Eligible employees receive life insurance as follows: 1–3 years: $1,000 3–5 years: $3,000 5–10 years: $5,000 10+ years: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing employees to use pre‑tax dollars for health‑related expenses not covered by other plans and for dependent‑care costs. Retirement Plan: Employees are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937, administered by the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association. Deferred Compensation: Plan under Section 457 of the IRS Code, allowing annual contributions up to $22,500 (or $30,000 for ages 50+). Roth IRA available. Vacation: 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years. Holidays: 14 paid holidays each year. Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Bereavement Leave: 3 days for death of qualifying family member; 2 additional days for spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase: New employees receive starting salary; after 52 weeks at each salary step, eligible for merit increase. Job Sharing: Available upon approval. Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career‑related coursework. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: Up to $20 per pay period for downtown parking. School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year to support children’s school activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr