What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES position at Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center?
This position is located in the Medical Department at Porterville Developmental Center.
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) assists in the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction in clients. The RCP provides care and treatment for clients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, ventilatory assistance and other therapy and care according to accepted respiratory care procedures. Administers various types of prescribed respiratory treatments and respiratory care to patients according to accepted Respiratory Care procedures. Must hold and maintain a current California license for Respiratory Care Practitioner. Maintain current BLS (CPR) and ACLS certifications.
Department of State Hospitals is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification. For instructions on how to take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2674
California Correctional Health Care Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification. For instructions on how to take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link or copy and past the link into your web browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2332
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.
Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength (lift up to 50 pounds without assistance), agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement.
Level of Care Employees will be required to perform the following Essential Functions: Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in client containment, intervention or restraint; must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts; must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
On-going interaction with individuals, personnel, and the public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. This position requires traveling extensively throughout the facility to provide services.
On-going interaction with patients from/in the community and community care staff. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Position requires traveling extensively throughout the area to assess patients or train community care staff.