Respiratory Therapist

Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for coordination and administration of all modes of respiratory therapy, cardiac testing, pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas monitoring. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence of all techniques and values in the treatment of neonates, infants, and pediatric, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of the Cardiopulmonary Department.

Requirements

Current California licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Current CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Experience with cardiac testing such as ECGs, stress testing and holter monitors.
Neonatal ICU
Arterial blood gas puncture and analysis

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and competence of all techniques and values in the treatment of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of the cardio-pulmonary department.
Ability to evaluate lab data and diagnostic changes in patient condition and develop care plan with other team members to make and support needed critical intervention.
Is a resourceful and effective team member dealing with atypical situations, emergencies, CPR, trauma cases and equipment failures.
Must practice safe and effective skills in pharmacology with the knowledge of therapeutic/dosage.
Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care plan/conferences and consults with physician on patient care expectation/outcome.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution
An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
$20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.
Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays