Respiratory Care Practitioner, Departments Of Mental Health And Developmental Services

Position: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the Medical Department at Porterville Developmental Center.

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) assists in the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction in clients. The RCP provides 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. Administers various types of prescribed respiratory treatments and respiratory care to patients according to accepted Respiratory Care procedures.

Must hold and maintain a current California license for Respiratory Care Practitioner. Maintain current BLS (CPR) and ACLS certifications.

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Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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

Working Conditions

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.

Level of Care Employees will be required to perform the following

Essential Functions:

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.

TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

On-going interaction with individuals, personnel, and the public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. This position requires traveling extensively throughout the facility to provide services.

On-going interaction with patients from/in the community and community care staff. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Position requires traveling extensively throughout the area to assess patients or train community care staff.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-507496

Position #(s):

-012

Working Title:

Respiratory Care Practitioner

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:

Tulare County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Porterville Developmental Center

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access developmental disabilities and their families.

Porterville Developmental Center can be contacted at:

Porterville Developmental Center

HR/Recruitment and Exams

P.O. Box 2000

Porterville, CA 93258

or

Porterville Developmental Center : CA Department of Developmental Services

Contact Laura Medina Jimenez or Evangelina Valle for questions specific to the

essential functions of the position only.

Special Requirements

* 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…