Job Bulletin

SALARY

$22.03 - $37.14 Hourly

$1,762.34 - $2,971.34 Biweekly

$3,818.41 - $6,437.90 Monthly

$45,820.88 - $77,254.76 Annually

LOCATION

Ventura & Santa Paula, FL

JOB TYPE

Various

JOB NUMBER

1882HCA-18AA (LG)

DEPARTMENT

Health Care Agency

DIVISION

Ventura County Medical Center

OPENING DATE

05/31/2018

BARGAINING UNIT

SEIU

SALARY

$22.03 - $37.14 Hourly

$1,762.34 - $2,971.34 Biweekly

$3,818.41 - $6,437.90 Monthly

$45,820.88 - $77,254.76 Annually

LOCATION

Ventura & Santa Paula, FL

JOB TYPE

Various

JOB NUMBER

1882HCA-18AA (LG)

DEPARTMENT

Health Care Agency

DIVISION

Ventura County Medical Center

OPENING DATE

05/31/2018

BARGAINING UNIT

SEIU

Description

Under immediate supervision (RT PDP I), general supervision (RT PDP II/III), or direction (PRT/RT PDP IV), the Principal Respiratory Therapist (PRT) or Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Pool (RT PDP), performs basic and advanced respiratory care procedures.

The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Principal Respiratory Therapist: $22.03 - $30.82 per hour
Respiratory Therapist- PDP I: $28.59 per hour

Respiratory Therapist- PDP II: $31.45 per hour

Respiratory Therapist- PDP III: $34.30 per hour

Respiratory Therapist- PDP IV: $37.14 per hour

Upon recommendation of the Director Health Care Agency, the Director-Human Resources may approve a market-based premium pay (MBPP) of up to $15.00 per hour for Regular Principal Respiratory Therapist incumbents. NOTE: Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool incumbents are not eligible for MBPP.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination with a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and may require travel to Santa Paula Hospital.

Principal Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool I-IV are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

NOTE: This classification is within a bargaining unit that is subject to an agency shop arrangement which mandates all Regular employees either join Local 721 of SEIU and pay dues as a member OR either pay a service fee to Local 721 or direct that an amount equivalent to the service fee be distributed to a qualified charitable organization. Per Diem Pool employees shall be required to pay union representational service fees at the rate of 1/80th of the normal union fees for each hour compensated in a pay period, not to exceed eighty (80) hours.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There are currently three (3) Per Diem Pool vacancies.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: May 31, 2018
CLOSING DATE: Continuous

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Under physician orders, performs the full range of respiratory care procedures, including interviewing patients, performing limited physical examinations, and conducting diagnostic tests;
Assist the division Manager in the supervision and/or management division;
Responds to all patient care-related codes that are called out on the overhead paging system;
Provides instruction to patients and families in the operation of respiratory equipment and procedures to gain cooperation, allay fears, and maximize effectiveness;
Maintains patient records, billing documentation, and/or test documentation;
Assesses patients for appropriate treatment, monitors patients, and reassesses patients to evaluate treatment and any needed adjustments, communicating any recommendations to physicians;
Administers treatments and medications involving oxygen, oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications, and various respiratory care equipment;
Trains non-respiratory care hospital staff in procedures relating to respiratory therapy that are shared responsibilities or for cross-discipline training as needed;
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators;
Orders supplies and coordinates maintenance of inventory; and
Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Possession of a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.

Principal Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool I
No experience required

Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool II
One (1) year of critical care experience

Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool III
Two (2) years of critical care experience

Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool IV
Three (3) years of critical care experience

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Only licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners can provide respiratory care in California therefore, the RCP license must be maintained throughout employment in this classification
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support certificate by date of hire
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license
Must be willing to work various shifts and on weekends
Must be willing to work at two hospital campuses as needed

DESIRED

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time, therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - 100%: An application evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Liz Gonzalez by e-mail at Liz.Gonzalez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5313.

Benefits

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

In addition to your annual salary, the County of Ventura offers you an extensive benefits package, including:

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM: Employees can allocate the County's non-taxable biweekly contribution among several benefit options. Employees regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more biweekly receive a Credit Allowance of $397.00. Employees regularly scheduled to work 40–59 hours biweekly receive a Credit Allowance of $278.00.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for you and your dependents. Current premium amounts can be found on the Benefits website (http://ceo.countyofventura.org/benefits).

Flexible Spending Accounts which increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

Pre-tax Salary Reduction available if the costs for the benefit options you select exceed the County's contribution. This saves you taxes by lowering your taxable income.

Cash added to your biweekly taxable pay, depending on the selection you have made.

Employees in Optimum Census Staffing positions receive medical coverage under the Ventura County Health Care Plan, and earn limited benefits such as vacation and sick leave.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC: Available to you for treatment of minor illness or injury.

10 PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and one 8-hour floating holiday. Holiday time is pro-rated for permanent part-time employees.

PAID VACATION: 14 days earned each year, increasing in increments after 5 years of service to 24 days per year after 15 years of service. You may accumulate up to 400 hours. You may redeem a portion of the accrual annually, after 10 years of service. You will be paid the value of your accrued credits upon retirement or termination. Earned vacation hours are pro-rated for permanent part-time employees.

PAID SICK LEAVE: 80.08 hours earned per year. You may accrue up to 800 hours and will be reimbursed annually for 25% of the number of hours over the maximum. A cash payment of 25% of unused hours will be made if you retire or terminate with more than 10 years of service. Earned sick leave hours are pro-rated for permanent part-time employees.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: You receive mileage reimbursement at the standard rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for each mile driven on County business.

UNIFORM PROVIDED: The County will provide uniforms or uniform allowance when required.

TEXTBOOK AND TUITION: When courses have been satisfactorily completed, the County will reimburse you to a maximum of $900 per fiscal year for tuition and books for off-duty, job-related courses. Other maximums apply to Exempt employees, Nursing Care Coordinators, and Clinical Coordinators. This benefit is prorated for part-time employees.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: The County may provide up to a 5% incentive pay for educational attainment if not specifically required by your job. You may only receive one form of incentive pay or premium pay and will receive that which provides the greatest incentive.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: You may choose to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code Sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 1.75% of your salary, on a pay period basis. You must be regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours each pay period to be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan. These plans enable you to build long-term savings while deferring current federal and state income taxes. In addition to pre-tax contributions, you are also able to make after-tax contributions through the Roth option available in the 457 plan.

RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and Social Security. The County picks up part of your retirement and Social Security contribution. Benefits vest after 5 years. Compensation for retirement purposes includes all cash compensation excluding overtime, plus Flexible Benefits contribution and retirement contribution pick up. Employees hired to work less than 64 hours biweekly participate in a Safe Harbor retirement plan in lieu of VCERA and Social Security.

STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE (SDI): This program provides weekly benefits in the event of short term disability. Premiums are automatically deducted from your pay.

OPTIONAL WAGE SUPPLEMENT PLAN: You may purchase short-term disability coverage in weekly benefit amounts of $45 or $80. You must be regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more each pay period to participate, and must enroll within 90 days of employment).

DEATH BENEFIT: Your department will provide a $1,000 death benefit payable to your designated beneficiary in the event of your death if you are enrolled in the Flexible Benefits Program.

OPTIONAL GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: If you are a regular County employee with a regular work schedule of at least 40 hours per pay period you may purchase term life insurance coverage for either $10,000 or one times your annual base salary, without evidence of insurability, if you enroll within your first 90 days of eligibility. You may also be eligible to purchase term life insurance at group rates for two or three times your annual salary, subject to evidence of insurability. Dependents life insurance is also available for employees who purchase optional life insurance coverage.

OTHER BENEFITS: The County also offers an Employee Assistance Program, a Wellness Program, and a Work/Family Program which includes child care and elder care referrals.

This Summary is informational only, and cannot modify or affect your benefits in any way, nor shall you accrue any rights because of a statement or omission from this Summary. Please note that Optimum Census Employees and Per Diem Pool employees are only eligible for limited benefits. Please refer to Plan Brochures and Memorandum of Agreement for details.

Links to SEIU Memorandum of Agreement 2016-2019 Professional Classifications

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Employer: Ventura County
Phone: (805) 654-5129
Website: http://www.ventura.org/hr

Address: 800 S. Victoria Avenue
LOC. #1970
Ventura, Florida, 93009

Employer: Ventura County
Phone: (805) 654-5129
Website: http://www.ventura.org/hr
Address: 800 S. Victoria Avenue
LOC. #1970
Ventura, Florida, 93009

Principal Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Pool I-IV Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1: Do you possess a current valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California? If yes, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

Yes

No
* QUESTION 2: These positions require working various shifts and on weekends. Are you able and willing to work such a schedule to meet the demands of the positions?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 3: These positions require working at two different hospital campuses when necessary: Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. Are you willing and able to travel between these two locations to meet the demands of the job?

Yes

No
* QUESTION 4: Please select the check box(es) to indicate which of the certifications you currently possess. In order to receive credit for these certifications, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

None of the above
* QUESTION 5: Describe your critical care experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Include in your answer the names of employers, time period in years and months, and the hours worked per week. If you do not have this type of experience, please state, "No experience." Note: This experience must also be included in the work experience section of your application in order to receive credit.; * Required Question