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Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Per Diem, Variable (Hollywood)

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Per Diem, Variable (Hollywood) Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. provided pay range: $37.33/yr - $37.33/yr (base).

Job Description The Respiratory Care Practitioner evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient by means of respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance, and is responsible and accountable for the performance of all respiratory care modalities. He or she is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of the patient. Provides patient education, and initiates and updates patient care plans. Performs Infant, Pediatric and Adult Life Saving Efforts. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested such as but not limited to stocking of supplies or cleaning and set-up of equipment.

Responsibilities

Assesses patients’ need for respiratory care by validating physician orders, interviewing patients, performing assessments, and providing appropriate recommendations. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, evaluates treatment efficacy, and modifies prescribed therapeutic procedures. Provides emergency care, including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, calculates test results, analyzes specimens to detect abnormalities or specimen integrity issues, and evaluates implications of test results. Participates in department and hospital wide performance improvement initiatives.

Maintains, cleans, and calibrates equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use and hospital policy, to ensure safety, integrity and accuracy for patient use. Follows appropriate procedures for notification and removal of non-functional/unsafe equipment.

Evaluates all clinical data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care, participates in the development of the respiratory care plan, and provides care using clinical protocols. Ensures timely, accurate and complete patient clinical documentation to include charges and billing. Maintains institutional compliance with professional, accrediting and regulatory standards of care. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.

Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree related to pulmonary function

Current Licensure as an RCP in the State of California

Registered Respiratory Therapist (if graduated after 2015)

AHA Basic Life Support

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment

Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Previous experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute care hospital

Bachelors of Science Degree

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Pay Rate Min - $37.33 | Max - $37.33

About Us Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a 100-bed acute care facility and 24/7 urgent care with a mission and vision to provide compassionate healthcare accessible to everyone. Southern California Hospital at Hollywood provides comprehensive, high-quality medical care. As an acute care facility, we have physicians and specialists on staff for the following: cardiology, pulmonology, internal medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics, hematology, endocrinology, podiatry, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, urology, plastic surgery, and more.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Mental Health Care

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