Job Description
The Position Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit Respiratory Care Practitioner II RE-ANNOUNCEMENT*** Why Join Contra Costa Health? Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health. The Contra Costa Health Department has a need to fill one (1) Full-Time Respiratory Care Practitioner II position within the Pulmonary Function Lab. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months. Respiratory Care Practitioner II is a journey-level position that requires experience providing respiratory care treatment to patients in an acute care hospital and ambulatory health centers. Employees in this class administer therapy and life support to patients while assisting in making patient assessments for the purpose of establishing individual respiratory care plans. They also clean, assemble, and transport respiratory equipment as requested. Respiratory Care Practitioner II may also operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as well as electrocardiograph machines on a relief basis and/or provide work direction to other staff. The Respiratory Care Services Unit strives to serve the community and the underserved. This unit has supportive leadership and provides in-depth training. To read the complete job description, please click here . We Are Looking For Someone Who Is passionate about providing high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages. Has the ability to perform assessments, develop care plans, and implement treatments. Can collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes. Is capable of educating patients and families on respiratory care techniques and health maintenance. Possesses strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care Exhibits excellent communication and teamwork abilities What You Will Typically Be Responsible For Assessing patients' respiratory conditions and developing appropriate care plans. Performing respiratory treatments and procedures such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and airway management. Monitoring patients' progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. Educating patients and their families on managing respiratory conditions and using respiratory equipment. Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records. Coordinating care plans and adjusting treatments as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Performing cardiopulmonary diagnostics A Few Reasons Why You Might Love This Job Make a Difference: You'll have a direct impact on improving patients' respiratory health and quality of life. Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who value teamwork and collaboration Community Impact: Serve the Contra Costa County community and its diverse population, making a positive difference in the lives of many. Supportive Leadership: Benefit from a leadership team that is dedicated to your growth and success. A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job You will be working in a fast-paced environment. The environment is highly regulated. The demands may change on a rapid basis. You may have to deal with challenging patients. Competencies Required Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims