Respiratory Care Practitioner Careers in California Correctional System - ReqCode 1868215

California Correctional Health Care Services was created to restore a constitutional level of health care for more than 100,000 inmates in California's correctional facilities. Providing quality care for people who previously had no voice in their own care is a noble cause and epic in scope. It requires individuals with an exceptional dedication to their profession and their patients.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner assists in the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction in patient inmates; provides care and treatment for clients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and ventilator assistance; maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates; protects and maintains the safety of persons and property; and other related work.

Starting Salary:
$3,050/month

For information on benefits, please click here.

(This position participates in the California Public Employees Safety Retirement System and is exempt from paying into the Federal Social Security System.)

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an approved respiratory therapy program accredited by the committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor, the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education.

AND

A license to practice Respiratory Care issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.

For more information on this position please read the Bulletin.

The challenges of our work are tremendous. But the rewards of making such a significant difference in people's lives are even more impressive. We provide competitive compensation as well as the superior California State Employee benefits and retirement package.

How to Qualify:

If you would like to be notified of future vacancies for Respiratory Care Practitioner, Correctional Facility, please submit a Standard State Application to:

CALIFORNIA PRISON HEALTH CARE SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Attn: Examinations Unit
P.O. Box 4038, Suite 350
Sacramento, CA 95812-4038

An Analyst will review your qualifications and score your application. If successful, you will be added to the state Employment Certification List for Respiratory Care Practitioner, Correctional Facility. As new vacancies become available, you will be notified.

To learn more about great career opportunities working for California Prison Health Care Services, please visit our web site at www.ChangingPrisonHealthCare.org.