Travel Contract

Correctional Respiratory Care Practitioner
Vacaville, CA
Nightingale's List
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,765/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration26 weeks
Setting
Correctional

Pay

34% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Respiratory Care Practitioner pay in California

Estimated total pay

$1,765/week

Estimated taxable pay
$800/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$965/week

Benefits

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Weekly pay

Description

Assess patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions and assist in evaluating pulmonary dysfunction.
Perform respiratory assessments and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and other cardiopulmonary interventions.
Provide respiratory care and assist with airway management and ventilatory support within the authorized scope of practice.
Operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory equipment, including oxygen delivery systems and ventilators.
Evaluate patient responses to respiratory treatments and report significant changes in respiratory status to the healthcare team.
Process physician orders, schedule respiratory care appointments, and coordinate prescribed treatments.
Provide respiratory equipment and supplies to patients as ordered by authorized healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate medical records, treatment notes, diagnostic results, and respiratory care logs.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment and promote continuity of care.
Educate patients and healthcare staff on respiratory conditions, prescribed therapies, equipment use, and treatment procedures.
Follow infection-control practices, equipment maintenance requirements, patient confidentiality standards, and applicable California respiratory care regulations.
Maintain order and supervise the conduct of incarcerated patients as required by institutional policy.
Protect the safety of patients, staff, and property while complying with CDCR security procedures.

Active CA License and American Heart Association BLS.