About this opportunity
PIH Health lists this Resipiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem opportunity in whittier, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. RCP must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. RCP must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care. This position is the first step in our clinical career ladder.
nPIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
nRequired Skills
nnPossess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
nBe able to exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
nMust be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
nExhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
nDemonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
nWilling and able to accept the responsibility of the position.
n nRequired Experience
nnLicensed RCP by State of California.
nMust possess and maintain a current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.
nNew Grad, 6 months experience preferred.
nCompetent to assess the appropriate care given to, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
nMaintain Adult ACLS, BCLS, Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
n(If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.)
nMust possess and maintain a valid Los Angeles County Fire Card. If not present at hire, the employee will have 6 months to obtain.
nNeonatal Resuscitation (NRP) may be required at certain locations.
n nnQualifications:
nnPossess a knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
nBe able to exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
nMust be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
nExhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
nDemonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
nWilling and able to accept the responsibility of the position.
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Worksite address
whittier, CA, 90607, US
Who can apply
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