Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem)

@ CHOMP Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
CHOMP Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsulachompcommunityhospitalofthemontereypeninsula.com

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem)

Monterey, CA
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Montage Health provides comprehensive healthcare services. The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) role involves patient assessment, therapy, education, and critical care in a supportive environment.

Requirements

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Valid California respiratory license
  • BLS certification
  • Pass orientation and competencies
  • Experience in critical care preferred

Qualifications

  • Graduate of respiratory therapy school
  • Must pass competence assessments
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts
  • Commitment to patient care and education

Full job description

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Job Description:

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the department director and/or supervisor, the RCP provides respiratory care services to patients of all ages. These services include assessment and reassessment of clinical conditions where indicated, and determination, implementation, and documentation of appropriate therapies. The RCP provides education according to current department standards for patients, families, community members, students and other staff.

Experience

Preferences:

Acute care to include critical care experience (ICU, NICU)

Two (2) years or more experience in field of Respiratory Care preferred

Education

Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications

Newly hired employees must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Valid California license for respiratory care. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications must be obtained prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assigned Work Hours:

Per Diem; 12 hour shifts

Position Type:

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$62.67

to

$83.84

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.56

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.34

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