Under immediate supervision (RT PDP I), general supervision (RT PDP II/III), or direction (PRT/RT PDP IV), the Principal Respiratory Therapist (PRT) or Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Pool (RT PDP), performs basic and advanced respiratory care procedures. The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They may receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.
APPROXIMATE SALARIESPrincipal Respiratory Therapist: $26.29 - $36.79 per hour
Respiratory Therapist- PDP I: $34.12 per hour
Respiratory Therapist- PDP II: $37.53 per hour
Respiratory Therapist- PDP III: $40.94 per hour
Respiratory Therapist- PDP IV: $44.32 per hour
Upon recommendation of the Director Health Care Agency, the Director-Human Resources may approve a market-based premium pay (MBPP) of up to $9.36 per hour for Regular Principal Respiratory Therapist incumbents. NOTE: Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool incumbents are not eligible for MBPP.EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and may require travel to Santa Paula Hospital.
Principal Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool I-IV are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There are currently
five (5) Per Diem Pool vacancies.TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 7/9/2024CLOSING DATE: Continuous (Previously 7/24/2024)Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Under physician orders, performs the full range of respiratory care procedures, including interviewing patients, performing limited physical examinations, and conducting diagnostic tests;
- Trains non-respiratory care hospital staff in procedures relating to respiratory therapy that are shared responsibilities or for cross-discipline training as needed;
- Responds to all patient care-related codes that are called out on the overhead paging system;
- Provides instruction to patients and families in the operation of respiratory equipment and procedures to gain cooperation, allay fears, and maximize effectiveness;
- Maintains patient records, billing documentation, and/or test documentation;
- Assesses patients for appropriate treatment, monitors patients, and reassesses patients to evaluate treatment and any needed adjustments, communicating any recommendations to physicians;
- Administers treatments and medications involving oxygen, oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications, and various respiratory care equipment;
- Performs other related duties as required.
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCEPossession of a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.
Principal Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool I
No experience required
Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool IIOne (1) year of critical care experience
Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool III
Two (2) years of critical care experience
Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool IVThree (3) years of critical care experience
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Only licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners can provide respiratory care in California therefore, the RCP license must be maintained throughout employment in this classification (the license number must be included on the application)
- Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate by date of hire
- Must possess (or obtain within six (6) months of employment) and maintain a valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Must possess (or obtain within six (6) months of employment) and maintain a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license
- Must be willing to work various shifts and on weekends
- Must be willing to work at two hospital campuses as needed
DESIRED- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Thorough knowledge of: the operating principles of the most commonly used types of respirators and respiratory therapy equipment, including intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus, nebulizers, humidifiers and oxygen analyzers; cardiopulmonary system and the symptoms common to patients suffering respiratory ailments.
Comprehensive ability to: perform a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments in critical care areas; explain to and teach others the fundamentals of respiratory therapy principals, treatments, equipment and supplies; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; follow written and oral instructions; develop general knowledge and understanding of hospital routine and organization and ability to work closely with medical staff and patients; supervise the work of others.
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805)654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the selection process.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brett Ramirez at brett.ramirez@ventura.org or (805) 654-2277.
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