Correctional Respiratory Care Practitioner
Job Description
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Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional Respiratory Care Practitioner for a travel job in Vacaville, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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- 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.
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Active CA License and American Heart Association BLS.
About Nightingale's List\n \n
Nightingale's List is a premier healthcare staffing agency based in California,
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offering diverse job opportunities across America. From travel and per diem to
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contract and long-term roles, we cater to the unique needs of our healthcare
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professionals. Founded by a Registered Nurse, we deeply understand our
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staff's aspirations and challenges. At Nightingale's List, we go beyond
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providing jobs - we foster rewarding healthcare careers with comprehensive
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support and growth opportunities.
\n Benefits\n
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- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay
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