Respiratory Care Practitioner

Qualification Requirements

All Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioners assigned to CDCR must have the minimum experience outlined below:

1. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution.

2. Possess and maintain while performing services for the CDCR a current and valid license issued by the Respiratory Care Board to practice respiratory care in the State of California and credential issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

3. Graduated from an approved respiratory therapy program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor, the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education.

4. Each Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner shall be in compliance with 8 CCR 5199 standards for both current N95 and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) medical clearance and annual general respiratory protection training which is to include a request to repeat PLHCP clearance if they develop 1) marked immunocomprompromise or pregnancy which might require great respiratory protection than N95s provide or 2) a health condition which might limit N95 or PAPR use and completion of the annual 8 CCR 5199 Appendix G questionnaire.

5. Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner providing services to the CDCR must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the CDCR/CCHCS. All Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

Service Delivery Requirements

Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care

Practitioner shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Respiratory Care Practitioner services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. The Respiratory Care Practitioner must be able to work in conditions that require all of the following essential functions:

a. Perform care consistent with generally accepted evidence based practice;

b. Set up equipment and provide instructions for use of equipment for each patient/youth per established policy and procedure;

c. Perform complete medical evaluations of patient either during regularly scheduled clinic hours or upon request for consult by either the CEO/CME or designee and make appropriate recommendations for treatment to the referring physician, CEO/CME or designee;

d. Maintain all charting on a daily basis. Any chart remaining delinquent for more than ten (10) days could result in termination of this Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner;

e. Aid in the development and updating of policy and procedures related to respiratory therapy;

f. Provide periodic assessment of equipment needs and recommendations;

Job Description Respiratory Care Practitioner - MRN

g. Submit to Institution’s in-service training, one week in advance of the course, copy of instructors Curriculum Vitae (CV), course outline, course objective and post-tests;

h. Special assignments for respiratory care services may be requested by the CEO/CME or designee on as needed basis; e.g., participation in quality improvement projects, utilization review, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Vacaville, CA 95696: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person