Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Per Diem - 12 hour shifts

Washington Hospital Healthcare System

Fremont, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60.37–$77.05 Per Hour

LOCATION

Fremont, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP II

Job Code: 2RC

Salary Range: $60.37 to 77.05 plus applicable per diem differential

Job Summary
Administers routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician, and under the direction of the Director or Shift Leader. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG. In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.

Qualifications

•Education

• Licensure

•Work Experience

•Skills/computer/ specifictechnical

• Otherqualifications,miscellaneous

Specifyifqualificationsare RequiredorPreferred

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REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

1. Highschoolgraduateorequivalent

2. Associate DegreefromarecognizedJRCRTE/AMAapprovedtwo (2)yearRespiratoryTherapy program.

Licensure:

1. Valid California Respiratory CarePractitioner(RCP)LicensebytheRespiratoryCareBoardoftheState

ofCalifornia

Certification:

1. ValidBasicLifeSupport(BLS)FromAmericanHeart Association(AHA)

2. ValidAdvancedCardiacLifeSupport(ACLS)fromAmericanHeartAssociation(AHA)within12monthsofimplementationofRespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder

3. ValidPediatricAdvanced LifeSupport(PALS)

FromAmericanHeartAssociation (AHA)within12monthsofimplementationof

RespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder(notrequiredforthose

whoworkexclusivelyinPulmonaryRehaborPFT's)

4. ValidNeonatal ResuscitationProgram(NRP)fromAHA/AAPwithin60daysofhireor12monthsofimplementationofRespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder(notrequiredforthosewhoworkexclusivelyinPulmonaryRehaborPFT's)

5. Activelycredentialedasa,"RegisteredRespiratoryTherapist" fromtheNationalBoardof

RespiratoryCareor5yearsrecentexperienceasa RespiratoryCarepractitioneratWHHS

WorkExperienceforRespiratoryCareDept:

1. MeetsallRCPIrequirements

2. Completed1000hoursofacutecare experience

3. NICUIIor assistswithTherapeuticBronchoscopy

4. ICU/IMC

5. ED/Trauma

6. Med/SurgUnits

7. Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho units

8. Pediatrics

9. AdvancedCare,includingbutnotlimitedto:intubationassist,artificialairwaymanagement,ventilatormanagement,criticalcaretransports

10. ProficientinRespiratoryTherapydrivenprotocolsand

strategies,includingbutnotlimitedto:Flolantherapy,ICUVentilatormanagementandWeaningprotocols,Bronchodilatorprotocol,PediatricAsthmaprotocol,Lung ProtectionStrategies(ARDSnet)

11. MentorandorientatenewRespiratoryCare

Practitioners

12. Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned, including EKG

WorkExperienceforPulmonaryRehab/PFTDept:

1. MeetsallRCPIrequirements

2. Completed1000hoursineitherPulmonaryRehabprogramorPulmonaryFunctionTestingat WHHS

TechnicalKnowledge:

1. Understandpatient'sconditionandchangesincondition,byclassifyingthepatientaccordingtostabilitylevels.

2. Knowledgeofnormalandabnormalphysiologyrelated totherespiratory system.

3. Understanding of theindications,appropriateness,contraindications, andsideeffectsofvariousmedications andtreatmenttechniques

4. Excellentcommunicationskills,both verbalandwritten

5. Abilitytoorganizework,setprioritiesandperformdetailedwork

PREFERRED/DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

1. BachelorDegreeinRespiratoryorrelatedhealthsciences/Healthcare

WORKEXPERIENCE:

1. OnetotwoyearsofexperienceinanacutecaresettingorPulmonaryRehabProgram

TECHNICALKNOWLEDGEREQUIREMENTS:

RespiratoryCareDept

1. Administersroutinerespiratorytherapyproceduresto patientsofallagesinthefollowing units,includingbutnotlimitedtoGeneralFloors (Medical/Surgical/Tele/Ortho/Oncology/Neuro),Pediatrics,EmergencyRoom/Trauma,IntensiveCareUnit(ICU)andIntermediateCareUnit(IMC),asprescribedbyaphysician,andundertheDirectororShiftLeader

2. Displayscompetency,knowledgeandproficiencywith

ventilatorpatients,ABG's,Bipapandbedsidespirometry

3. Assistspatientswitheducationandhealthpromotion

4. Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned,includingEKG

PulmonaQ!Rehab/PFT De12t

1. AdministerscareforallphasesofthePulmonaryRehabprogramtoincludebutnotlimitedto:validationof patientacceptance,obtainingordersforentry,obtainingpre-authorizations,submitscharges,completesregistrationforms

2. CreatesIndividualTreatmentPlans(ITP's),conductsexerciseprograms,educationsessions

3. SupportsandassistswithWHHS'sBetterBreather's SupportGroup

4. Developshomedischargeplans,andcreates dischargesummarieswhilemaintainingalloftheAmericanAssociationofCardiovascularandPulmonaryRehabilitation(AACVPR)standardsor

5. DisplayscompetencyinperformingPulmonaryFunctionTesting(PFT)toincludebutnot limitedto:dailycalibrations,qualitycontrols,verificationofinsurance/obtainingpre-authorizations

6. Document follow-upsurveys/outcomeswithPulmonaryRehabgraduatesevery6months

7. Reconcilechargesandsubmitsweekly/monthly RevenueandUsagereport

8. Inadditiontoperformingtheessentialfunctions

listed, mayalso beassigned otherdutiesasrequired

SKILLSICOMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:

1. FunctionalKnowledgeofEPICelectronicmedicalchart documentationsystempreferred

EssentialJobResponsibilities

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	prioritiestoaddressissuesneedingresolution.
DemonstratesSkillKeyComponents:competency,job knowledge,organizationalskills,analyticalskill,managementofinformation,employee& patientsafety DemonstratesSkill	1. AssessesServiceLine needsonanongoingbasisrelatedto supplies,equipmentandphysician/staffeducation.Participatesinevaluationofnewsuppliesandequipment,solicitinginputfrommedicalandnursingstaff,andmakesrecommendationsbasedonthevalueanalysisprocess. 2. Demonstratesexpertiseandcurrentknowledgeofsurgicalprocedures,instrumentationandequipmentinvolvedinclinicalservices. 3. Demonstratesleadershipcapabilitiesandabilitytocoordinateactivitiestoensureappropriateandefficientuseofresources(staff,supplies,equipment) 4. Demonstrateseffectivecommunicationskills. 5. Demonstrateseffectiveleadershipskillsincludingorganization,
(continued) coordination,anddelegation. 6. RemainscurrentinknowledgeofnewtechnologiesintroducedintotheRespiratoryorPulmonaryRehabdepartments 7. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility andaccountabilityforimprovingownlevelofpractice. Planning& 1. Utilizesavailableresourcestoproblem solve effectively.Coordinating 2. Functions as a clinical resource to staff and physicians forKeyComponents: delegates, respiratoryrelatedtechniquesandaccompanyingtechnology.decision making,problem 3. Functionsto establish priorities of unitoperations basedon solving,managementof resources essentialpatientneedsandavailability ofresourcessuchas personnel,equipmentandsupplies. 4. Coordinatesneedsforspecializedsuppliesand/orequipmentwithMaterialsmanagement. 5. Evaluates supplies, instruments, equipment and newtechnology Professionalism 1. Collaborates with Director ofRespiratory Care Services andKeyComponents: Coordinatoronclinicalaspectsofpatientcare,educationdependability, interpersonal presentationsandperformanceimprovementprojects. skills,teamwork,patientfirst 2. CollaborateswiththeDirectorintheassessmentofsystemsin ethic,customerservice, communication skills, theworksettingtoidentifyopportunitiesforimprovementand punctuality/attendance, change. receptivenesstocriticism, 3. Ensuresdirectandindirectserviceprovidesforsafety,comfort, judgment, confidentiality hygiene, protection, disease prevention, and restorative measuresforthepatientpopulationsserved. 4. Communicates andcoordinates activities requiredtoresolveissues relatedtosupplies/equipment 5. Assuresstaffhasappropriateskillandknowledgetoperformprocedures,utilizessupplies,andequipmentcorrectly. 6. Evaluatestheeffectivenessoftheteachingprovidedtostaff 7. Actsasthepatientadvocatebyensuringthatsafepracticesare adheredtointhecourseofcaring forthepatient. 8. Demonstratesawarenessandsensitivitytopatients'rightsandthepatientfirstethic. 9. Assures strictconfidentiality guidelinesareadheredtobyall staffmembers,bothintraandinterdepartmentally. 10. Demonstrates professional responsibility by developing, maintainingandfollowingHospital,Divisional,andunit-based

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	policiesandprocedures,andMemorandumsof Understanding. 11. Demonstratesintegrityandfostersteamworkamongcolleaguesandstaff. 12. Participates inmultidisciplinary and unit based performanceimprovementactivities. 13. Provides qualitycustomerservice,andactsas a rolemodel
ImprovingtheOrganizationKeyComponents: performance improvement,qualityinitiatives	1. Seekstoimproveoperations,keepstaffinformed,andreducethecostprofileofservicelines.
Self-Development KeyComponents:maintainlicense/certification,educationandtraining	1. Demonstratesawarenessofself-learningneedsandseekswaystomeettheseinordertomaintaincurrentcompetencyandrespondtonewmanagementdemands. 2. Seekstoimproveperformancebyparticipatinginselfdevelopmentactivities,in-service,andcontinuingeducationthatisappropriatetotheareaofclinicalpractice.
RegulatoryCompliance KeyComponents:JCAHO,Title22,OIG,HIPAA, State/Federallaws,hospitalpolicies	1. Demonstratesawarenessofandcompliancewith PatientSafety,regulatorystandardsandstatutes.(i.e.,JointCommission,Title22,Title17,OSHA,EMTALA,HIPAA,andotherservicespecific regulations.) 2. Demonstratesawarenessoflegalissuesinallaspectsofpatientcare,promotingsafepracticeinordertoreducerisk.

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