Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Nights (Per Diem)

The Respiratory Care Practitioner evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient by means of respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance and is responsible and accountable for the performance of all respiratory care modalities. He or she is responsible for assessing planning implementing and evaluating the needs of the patient. Provides patient education and initiates and updates patient care plans. Performs Infant Pediatric and Adult Life Saving Efforts. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested such as not limited to stocking of supplies or cleaning and setup of equipment.

• Patients First
• Empowering the Independent Provider
• Be Innovative
• Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
• Team of One

What Youll Do

Assesses patients need for respiratory care by validating physician orders interviewing patients performing assessments and providing appropriate recommendations. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures evaluates treatment efficacy and modifies prescribed therapeutic procedures. Provides emergency care including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures calculates test results analyzes specimens to detect abnormalities or specimen integrity issues and evaluates implications of test results. Participate in department and hospital wide improvement initiatives.

Maintains cleans and calibrates equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use and hospital policy to ensure safety integrity and accuracy for patient use. Follows appropriate procedures for notification and removal of non-functional/unsafe equipment.

Evaluates all clinical data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care participates in the development of the respiratory care plan and provides care using clinical protocols. Ensures timely accurate and complete patient clinical documentation to include charges and billing. Maintains institutional compliance with professional accrediting and regulatory standards of care. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HI PM compliance.

Empathizes with patient and patient support systems expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age and cultural religious gender identity or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient families physicians and co-workers.

Qualifications

Associate degree related to pulmonary function
Current Licensure as an RCP in the State of California
Registered Respiratory Therapist (if graduated after 2015)
AHA Basic Life Support
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings nights weekends and holidays
Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Previous experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute care hospital
Bachelor of Science Degree
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is an on-site role @ Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin CA
• The hourly rate is: $35hour.

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