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Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, San Quentin, California, United States, 94974


Job DescriptionSummary:

Ref #: M-RRT-8086798Profession: Allied HealthSpecialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Job Type: ContractFacility Type: CorrectionalLocation: San Quentin, CaliforniaStart Date: ASAPDuration: 36 weeksSchedule:Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 7A-3:30PRate: $1,480/40-hoursRequirements:

Graduated from an approved respiratory therapy program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its predecessor, the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE)Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)A current and valid RCP license from the California Respiratory Care BoardAt least twelve (12) consecutive months of performing similar services within the last three (3) years to those defined hereinBLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED)Responsibilities:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) will carry out duties under the guidance of the Institution CEO/CME or their assigned representative. They will provide services within the permissible scope of practice for Respiratory Care Practitioners, following the policies and procedures of the Institution/Facility. The Respiratory Care Practitioner must be capable of working under various conditions and fulfilling the following essential functions:

Administer care in line with established evidence-based practices.Arrange equipment and offer instructions on its usage to each patient/youth as per the approved policy and procedure.Conduct comprehensive medical assessments of patients during scheduled clinic hours or upon request from the CEO/CME or designee for consultation, and provide appropriate treatment recommendations to the referring physician or CEO/CME or designee.Maintain daily charting, ensuring no chart remains delinquent for more than ten (10) days to avoid termination of employment as a Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner.Contribute to the development and updating of respiratory therapy-related policies and procedures.Regularly assess equipment requirements and make relevant recommendations.Prior to attending the Institution's in-service training, the practitioner must submit the instructor's Curriculum Vitae (CV), course outline, course objectives, and post-tests at least one week in advance.As needed, the CEO/CME or designee may request the practitioner's participation in special assignments for respiratory care services, which may include quality improvement projects, utilization review, and other tasks.