What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Practitioner(NICU) position at Precision Scans Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
JOB ID : PHS-2692
Position : Respiratory Care Practitioner(NICU)
Shift Schedule : : 18 : 00 - 06 : 30
Location : : Lynwood, CA, 90262
Job Type : Traveler
Start date : 02 / 17 / 2025 - 05 / 18 / 2025
Pay : $50-$55
Position Summary
A Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is a licensed healthcare professional who specializes in evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. They work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home care environments, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Evaluate patients with breathing disorders by conducting diagnostic tests, such as lung capacity measurements and blood gas analysis.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary based on clinical findings and physician directives.
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Administer treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
- Perform airway management procedures, including intubation and tracheostomy care.
- Diagnostic Testing
- Conduct pulmonary function tests to assess lung performance.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood gas samples to evaluate oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.
- Education and Support
- Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and the proper use of equipment, such as inhalers or home ventilators.
- Provide guidance on lifestyle changes to improve respiratory health, such as smoking cessation or exercise routines.
- Collaboration and Documentation
- Work closely with the healthcare team to create and revise patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting treatments, outcomes, and observations.
Required Qualifications
Work Environment
Work may involve exposure to infectious diseases and require adherence to strict safety protocols.
Precision Scans is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
Salary : $50 - $55