Respiratory Care Practitioner

AvaMed Workforce • Stockton, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner for an assignment at a California State correctional facility in Stockton, California. Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the practitioner will provide services within the scope of practice and in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A one-week orientation is required, and flexibility is necessary during orientation. The listed rate is $55 per hour on a 1099 basis; a W-2 rate is also available.

The practitioner will provide evidence-based respiratory care, set up equipment and instruct patients or youth in its use, conduct medical evaluations and recommend treatment to the referring physician or facility leadership, and maintain timely daily charting. The role also contributes to respiratory therapy policies and procedures, equipment-needs assessments, in-service training materials, and special assignments such as quality improvement projects and utilization review.

Requirements

• California Respiratory Care License.
• National Board for Respiratory Care Certification.
• Ability to work within the scope of practice and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Flexibility during the one-week orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care consistent with generally accepted evidence-based practice.
• Set up equipment and instruct each patient or youth in its use according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform complete medical evaluations during scheduled clinic hours or when requested for consultation by the CEO/CME or designee, and make appropriate treatment recommendations to the referring physician or facility leadership.
• Maintain charting daily; charts delinquent for more than ten days may result in termination of the assignment.
• Assist in developing and updating respiratory therapy policies and procedures.
• Periodically assess equipment needs and make recommendations.
• Submit the instructor’s CV, course outline, course objectives, and post-tests to the Institution one week before in-service training.
• Complete special assignments requested as needed, including participation in quality improvement projects and utilization review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed