IntroductionThis recruitment is being conducted to fill three vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies.ÂResumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.ÂNOTE All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.ÂTYPICAL DUTIESSets 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 respiration 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 QUALIFICATIONSLicensesCertificatesPossession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of California Respiratory Care Board.KNOWLEDGECurrent 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.ABILITYAdminister a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to 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.PHYSICALMENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard standing for long periods of time walking pushingpulling and bendingsquatting occasional sitting for long periods of time operating heavy equipment running and stair climbing Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs. occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs. and restraining liftingturning heavy objects or people Visual-Constant use of overall vision color perception eyehand coordination and depth perception frequent readingclose up work and field of visionperipheral Dexterity-Frequent holding reaching grasping repetitive motion and writing HearingTalking-Frequent hearing of normal speech hearing on the telephoneradio talking in person and talking on the telephone EmotionalPsychological-Constant public contact and concentration frequent exposure to emergency situations trauma grief or death decision making and working weekendsnights occasional exposure to hazardous materials working alone and overtimetravel Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise occasional exposure to dirt dust smoke fumes poor ventilation indoor coldheat and hazardous materials.San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerSan 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. For more information go toEqual Employment Opportunity Division sjgov.org.Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act ADASan Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.BENEFITSPart-Time Employee BenefitsPart-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.Selection ProceduresApplicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.Testing Accommodation Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA must call Human Resources Division at 209 468-3370 prior to the examination date.ÂPhysical Exam Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.ÂEmployment of RelativesApplicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department whenThey are related to the Appointing Authority orThe employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the otherDepartment Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.Proof of Eligibility If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.HOW TO APPLYApply OnlineÂÂÂÂÂÂÂwww.sjgov.orgdepartmenthrBy mail or in personÂÂSan JoaquinCountyHuman Resources44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330Stockton CA 95202ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂOffice hoursÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂMonday â Friday 800 am to 500 pm excluding holidays.Phone 209 468-3370ÂÂJob LineFor currentÂemployment opportunitiesÂplease callÂour 24-hour job line at 209 468-3377.ÂWhen a final filing date is indicated applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 500 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail which are not received by the final filing date will not be accepted. The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division.ÂSan Joaquin County Substance Abuse PolicySan Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.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. For more information go towww.sjgov.orgdepartmenthreeo.