Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Per Diem - 12 hour shifts - Nights Variable

Washington Hospital Healthcare System

Fremont, CA

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. 

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. 

About the Company

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Washington Hospital Healthcare System