San Diego Post Acute in
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PT
San Diego Post Acute in, El Cajon, California, United States, 92021
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PT (Healthcare)
Pay Range
Pay Range: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour; Depending on experience (negotiable)
Work Shift Work shift: NOC shift; Part-time only
Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
Responsibilities Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures. Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned. Performs focused interview to identify specific patients' needs. Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses. Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned. Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard. Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned. Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications. Reports changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility. Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Qualifications and Education
Associate Degree from an accredited school.
Graduate of a respiratory care program.
Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field.
Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred.
Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner verification license for the state in which the individual practices (if applicable).
Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications.
Knowledge of office machines and equipment.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear.
Frequent use of all office related equipment to include copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Work Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.
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Work Shift Work shift: NOC shift; Part-time only
Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
Responsibilities Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures. Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned. Performs focused interview to identify specific patients' needs. Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses. Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned. Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard. Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned. Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications. Reports changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility. Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Qualifications and Education
Associate Degree from an accredited school.
Graduate of a respiratory care program.
Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field.
Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred.
Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner verification license for the state in which the individual practices (if applicable).
Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications.
Knowledge of office machines and equipment.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear.
Frequent use of all office related equipment to include copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Work Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.
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