Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, techniques and terminology used in respiratory therapy, cardiology and pulmonary function field
• Medical gases, their uses, side effects and methods of administration
• Symptoms common to patients suffering from respiratory ailments

Skill and Ability to: 

• Perform a variety of skilled respiratory treatment
• Operate, maintain and repair technical respiratory equipment
• Deal tactfully with patients in often stressful situations
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with medical staff and co-workers
• Perform basic mathematical functions in order to calculate test results by formula, using calculators, conversion tables and nomograms
• Communicate in order to instruct and explain to others the fundamentals of respiratory therapy, and the use and care of respiratory equipment
• Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports on therapy given
• Follow oral and written instructions.

 

• Performs electrocardiographs, complete pulmonary function testing, stress testing, halter monitor set-ups and scanning and other medical procedures related to cardiopulmonary
• Performs all modalities of respiratory therapy such as Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) therapy, medical gas administration, delivery of aerosolized drugs, continuous mechanical ventilation and airway maintenance; changes oxygen tanks and performs pulmonary drainage procedures. Performs pulmonary "bedside" screens.
• Responds to emergency calls throughout the hospital by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration.
• Maintains records of treatments given; checks doctor's orders on patient charts for changes in therapy.
• Performs routine mechanical maintenance on respiratory therapy equipment; cleans and prepares equipment after use.
• Performs electrocardiographs, stress tests, and other medical procedures.
• Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation; may participate in the training of new staff.

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS** The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes: APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: AscensionIL@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m. QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical.  The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process. QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam. ELIGIBLE LIST:Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, you will not be eligible for the benefits

$48.435 - $66.152/hr.