Respiratory Care Practitioner *Part-Time, Night Shift* at Adventist Health

Hanford, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

50.62

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Care, Ventilator Management, Arterial Blood Gases, Pulmonary Function Tests, Bronchoscopies, Patient Assessment, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Supervision, Aerosol Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Charge Generation, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Instruction, Cardio Respiratory Rehabilitation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent: Preferred * Master's Degree: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Respiratory Care Practitioner(RCP) license in the state of practice: Required in CA * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Preferred * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Required in ICU and/or ED * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred * Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required * Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required Essential Functions: * Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation. * Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patients’ treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications. * Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status. * Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services. * Keeps equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The practitioner performs basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory disease, including administering therapy, drawing blood gases, and caring for ventilator patients. Responsibilities also involve documentation, assisting with department operations, training new employees, and performing pulmonary function tests.