California Department of Developmental Services · 16 hours ago
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Tulare County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$4,181/mo - $5,759/moThe California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at the Porterville Developmental Center. The role involves evaluating pulmonary dysfunction and providing respiratory care to clients with pulmonary disorders.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction in clients
Provide care and treatment for clients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, ventilatory assistance and other therapy and care according to accepted respiratory care procedure
Administer various types of prescribed respiratory treatments and respiratory care to patients according to accepted respiratory care procedures
Qualification
Required
Must hold and maintain a current California license for Respiratory Care Practitioner
Maintain current BLS (CPR) and ACLS certifications
Must possess and maintain sufficient strength (lift up to 50 pounds without assistance), agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement
Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance
Must be able to participate in client containment, intervention or restraint
Must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts
Must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired
Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678), copy of degree/transcripts, and proof of current RCP license by the final filing date
Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated
Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time
In the 'Employment History' section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months)
You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application
Applications with 'see resume' are not acceptable
Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed
Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process
Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter
You must submit a copy of your transcript or degree. Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts
An official transcript will be required prior to being appointed
Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting
The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits
Retirement benefits
Company
California Department of Developmental Services
California Department of Developmental Services is into the development of differently-abled people to make choices & live productive lives.
Founded in 1978
5001-10000 employees
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