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Respiratory Care Practitioner II-Respiratory Therapy Full Time & Per Diem
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$85,508 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Regular Full-time Salary Range:
$30.50- $46.
Per Diem Rates:
$44.07Schedule:
Full-Time Positions:
Night Shift onlyWork Schedule:
72 hours per pay periodWeekend Requirement:
Every other weekend Schedule based on department needsPer Diem Positions:
Day or Night shiftHours:
12-hour shiftsMinimum Requirement:
3 shifts per pay period, including one-weekend shift Meet the Team! Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you'll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here. To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org- Perform the full range of respiratory care services as prescribed by a physician, perform basic respiratory patient assessments, and monitor patients undergoing respiratory care.
- Provide and monitor mechanical ventilatory support.
- Report changes in patient's condition to medical or nursing personnel and make recommendations to physicians and nursing personnel when change in care is indicated.
- Perform CPR, perform arterial punctures, and blood gas analysis.
- Record information in the patient's medical record and provide patient/family education and instruction in respiratory care, as needed.
- Provide instruction in respiratory techniques to other personnel, as needed.
- Routinely assigned to all critical care environments.
- Assume supervisory duties in the absence of a Supervising RCP, perform daily blood gas laboratory quality controls and maintenance procedures, and required to make shift workload and duty assignments.
Education :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy and Ssccessful completion of a Respiratory Therapy training program approved by the American Medical Association.Experience:
None required.License/Certificates:
Possession of a current, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board, California State Department of Consumer Affairs, and recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Paid Sick Days
- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.