What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist, full-time position at Plumas District Hospital?
Nature and Scope
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for coordination and administration of all modes of respiratory therapy, cardiac testing, pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas monitoring. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence of all techniques and values in the treatment of neonates, infants, and pediatric, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of the Cardiopulmonary Department.
Location
We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.
Compensation
Compensation Philosophy:
- We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience
Compensation Range:
- $38.48 - $54.87 / hour
Job Status / Shift Information
- Full-time, benefited
- Nights, Six days on 12 hour shifts, 8 days off
Qualifications
Education:
- Current California licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Current CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Experience with cardiac testing such as ECGs, stress testing and holter monitors.
- Neonatal ICU
- Arterial blood gas puncture and analysis
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and competence of all techniques and values in the treatment of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of the cardio-pulmonary department.
- Ability to evaluate lab data and diagnostic changes in patient condition and develop care plan with other team members to make and support needed critical intervention.
- Is a resourceful and effective team member dealing with atypical situations, emergencies, CPR, trauma cases and equipment failures.
- Must practice safe and effective skills in pharmacology with the knowledge of therapeutic/dosage.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary patient care plan/conferences and consults with physician on patient care expectation/outcome.
Benefits / Perks
Options offered to benefit eligible employees:
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available
Perks all employees can enjoy:
- Inclusive and connected work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
Child Care:
- PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org
Why Plumas District Hospital
Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!
Contact Information
Recruiter Name/Email:
Nicholas Clawson
Department Phone:
530-283-7169
Salary : $38 - $55