Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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. AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities.

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Respiratory Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Vacaville, CA.Position Details:40 Hours per weekLocation: Vacaville, CASchedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-6:30pm (RDO Wednesday)(Orientation 2 weeks)Rate: $40/hr ($1,600/weekly) as a W-2 Traveler or $36/hr ($1,440/weekly) as a W-2 LocalMust have 1-full year of experience as a licensed professionalJob Description: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;

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.If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.

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