Respiratory Therapist

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. (We have open positions at different locations)

Position Details:
40 Hours per week (4/10's)
Location: Vacaville, CA
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-6:30pm
(Orientation 1 week, must be flexible)
Rate: $50/hr 

Must have CA Respiratory Care License and National Board for Respiratory Care Certification

Job 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.