AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for contract work at a correctional facility in Stockton, CA. The actual worksite is correctional facility in Stockton, CA, in Health Care Services ~ Respiratory. This posting is for clinicians living in or near Ripon, CA, within commuting distance of the Stockton worksite.

Assignment details

• Facility / worksite: correctional facility in Stockton, CA
• Unit: Health Care Services ~ Respiratory
• Pay: $50–$60/hr
• Schedule: The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the institution and may be required to work overtime as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a respiratory care practitioner.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must also possess a current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is preferred.
• The employee is required to maintain current licenses and certifications as required by law.

Definition

Under the direction of the Supervising Respiratory Care Practitioner, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) shall provide a full range of cardiopulmonary therapeutic and diagnostic modalities to patients/inmates collaborating with physicians, nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Typical tasks

Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene including postural drainage, percussion suctioning and tracheostomy care. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway management arterial blood gas collection and analysis, and administers inhalation therapy through the use of oxygen or compressed air, humidification and aerosol therapy, using a variety of devices. Pulmonary function testing and assists with diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea. Provides consultative service to the Medical and Nursing staff. Maintains accurate records on all patients receiving respiratory therapy. Orders supplies and equipment. Checks and maintains respiratory therapy equipment throughout the institution. Decontaminates and cleans respiratory equipment.

Essential functions

• Clinical practice (40%): Provide respiratory therapy within the parameters set forth by the Respiratory Care Board of the State of California, patient/inmate’s medical condition and departmental policies procedures and protocols. Evaluate and document the effectiveness of respiratory therapy in the Unit Health Record and the appropriate logs. Effectively communicate relevant findings to the patient, department, medical and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Orders, testing, equipment, and education (40%): Process all physician orders schedule appointments as required. Perform diagnostic testing. Supply and educate inmate/patients with respiratory medical equipment as ordered by primary care provider in an effective manner. Clean check and monitor all respiratory equipment throughout the institution as required.
• Ongoing monitoring (10%): Performs ongoing monitoring of inmate/patient’s physical status and provides respiratory care within the parameters of the Respiratory Care Board of the State of California.
• Staff training (5%): Provide education and hands on training to Nursing staff in the administration of provider ordered respiratory treatments, diagnostic procedures, medical equipment, therapeutic gases, and disease prevention as necessary.
• Meetings and quality improvement (5%): Participate in unit meetings and quality improvement activities such as chart reviews or audits. Attends all training meetings and seminars as needed or required. Performs other related duties as written or verbally communicated.

Knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of: Professional respiratory principles and techniques; disease process and treatment modalities; appropriate administration of medications; principles and procedures of infection control; and principles of effective verbal, written and effective communication.

Ability to: Apply respiratory principles and techniques; assess, evaluate, and record symptoms and behavior; plan, organize, analyze situations accurately and take effective action; maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others.

Desirable qualifications

Special personal characteristics: Empathic understanding of patients of a State correctional facility; emotional stability; patience; tact; alertness; and keenness of observation.

Interpersonal skills: Work independently in a team setting.

Conditions of employment

Persons appointed to this position are expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well being or that of their fellow employees or that of inmates. May be required to lift, push and or carry at least 50 pounds or greater. All employees are required to report to work on time and follow procedures for reporting absences; maintain a professional appearance; appropriately maintain cooperative, professional and effective interactions with employees, inmate patient clientele and the public; comply with institution policies and procedures and familiarize self with the no hostage policy. The employee is required to actively support a safe and hazard free workplace through the practice of personal safety and vigilance in the identification of safety or security hazards including infection control. All employees are required to demonstrate an awareness of multicultural issues in the workplace which enable the employee to work effectively. All employees are required to have an annual health review and repeat health reviews whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job duties.

The statements contained in this duty statement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absence of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

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