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Respiratory Care Practitioner DPH PBT 2536

Recruitment: RTF0127997-01153308

Published: October 12, 2023

Contact:

Eliot Watt - Eliot.Watt@sfdph.org

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 2536-Respiratory Care Practitioner
Salary range: $90,142.00 - $109,616.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Position Based Test
Rule: Rule of 10
List type: Entrance
 

About:

The Respiratory Therapy Department in Laguna Honda Hospital is accepting applications for one full-time permanent Respiratory Care Practitioner position. 

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

Role description

Under medical direction, Respiratory Care Practitioners provide diagnostic, evaluation, and treatment of pulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.

Essential Functions Include

  • Provides care, treatment, and pulmonary rehabilitation to patients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy
  • Administers therapeutic gases, aerosols, and aerosolized medication as ordered and clinically indicated.
  • Performs arterial punctures and arterial blood gas analysis
  • Monitors effectiveness of respiratory therapy modalities
  • Works collaboratively with other physicians and other disciplines to develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures. Patient, family, and caregiver education provided as needed.
  • Performs other therapeutic maneuvers such as, but not limited to:
    • chest physical therapy
    • tracheobronchial aspiration
    • cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    • Nasotracheal suctioning
  • Documents patient care services as rendered in accordance with the organization’s policy and best practices.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with department procedures, policies, and protocols.
  • Performs related duties as required.

How to qualify

⚠️REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING⚠️

  • Possession of a valid certificate as a Respiratory Care Practitioner issued by the Respiratory Care Examining Committee of the State of California

Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Eligibles who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of the hire date and maintain validity throughout the length of employment. A photocopy of the valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of the hire date and throughout the length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. For more information, visit https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification:~:text=Verification%20of%20Experience%20and/or%20Education

What else should I know?

Selection Procedures

Training and Experience Examination (Weight: 100%)
The online exam linked in this job ad evaluates relevant knowledge, ability, and skill level, including:

  • Basic physiology pertaining to heart and lung functions
  • Principles, methods, and theory involved in the practice of respiratory therapy
  • Use and care of respiratory equipment
  • Techniques of administering medical gases and their effects on the human body
  • Patient positioning techniques used to mobilize secretions
  • Breathing instructions and supportive exercises.
  • Various respiratory therapy procedures safely
  • Appropriate tests of pulmonary function
  • Patient psychosocial needs

Eligible List/Score Report
An examination score report will be published online for applicants to view rankings, final scores, and the number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. A confidential list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be twelve (12) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments that use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/ASO-Level-Chart.pdf?documentID=21246.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of 10 Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. Email communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all domains at https://sfdhr.org/ccsf-email-extensions. Applicants are responsible for contacting the Analyst to update their email address. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.  

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Eliot.Watt@sfdph.org 628-271-6704. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.