RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-504191

Position #(s):

487-XXXXXX

Working Title:

Respiratory Care Practitioner-Medical Services - Metropolitan State Hospital 26-003

Classification:

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

$4,181.00 - $5,759.00 A

$4,365.00 - $6,011.00 B

$4,562.00 - $6,280.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties
• IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY *

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County

The Department of State Hospitals, MSH, is currently accepting applications for permanent, full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner position in Norwalk.

Under the direction of the Chief Physician and Surgeon. The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) assist in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders in a manner commensurate with that specified by the Respiratory Care Board of California. Administer diagnostic test to determine the nature and extent of respiratory disorders; set up and administer routine and complex respiratory procedures to patients as prescribed by a physician.

Candidates for this position should be self-motivated, organized, flexible and reliable with good assessment skills. The RCP should possess the qualities of the ability to prioritize and be able to assess and promote patient’s medical care with internal and external medical teams.

Desirable qualifications: Candidates shouldAbe well organized, exercise the ability to work independently, have good communication skills and work well with others. Ability to operate respiratory care. Computer skills are highly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a school of respiratory therapy approved by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education for Training of Respiratory Therapists or one supported by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education and A certificate to practice Respiratory Care issued by the Division of Allied Health Profession of the Board of Medical Quality Assurance of the State of California.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .

Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2674
• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov