Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Per Diem - 12 hour shifts - Nights Variable
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Fremont, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62.39–$79.63 Per Hour
LOCATION
Fremont, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP II
Job Code: 2RC
Salary Range: $62.39 to $79.63 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.
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 --- | 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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Title: RespiratoryCarePractitionerII
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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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