Resp Care Prac III (LP)

Clinical Services

0.9 FTE, 12 Hour Day Shift

At Stanford Children's Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. Perform all essential functions required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner level I.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).

• Assist with orientation and training of Level I and Level II therapists.

• Assure safe operation of devices in the MRI scanner.

• Competent in delivery of Nitric Oxide.

• Competent in delivery of Nitrogen and Heliox other specialty gases.

• Competent in the application mechanical ventilator modalities, including high frequency.

• Competent in the application of Non-Invasive ventilation, Continuous Positive Airway.

• Complete orientations in all critical respiratory care areas.

• Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders Interpret data to optimize patient clinical objectives.

• Intra-hospital transport of patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection.

• Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses and other health care providers.

• Pressure (CPAP), Bi level Positive Pressure (BiPAP).

• Respond to trauma calls in the emergency department.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Completion of two (2) year or four (4) year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) -OR- satisfies the requirements as outlined by the NBRC for registry examinations -OR- meets experience requirements as outlined below.

Experience: Two (2) years clinical experience CRT, plus five (5) years of clinical respiratory care experience for candidates who do not possess an AS/BS degree in respiratory care Candidates with one (1) year of pediatric experience plus successful completion of the RRT exam may be considered.

License/Certification: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

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Neonatal Resuscitation Prg Cer (NRP),

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CA Resp Care Prac (RCP),

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Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers.

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

• Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.

• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.

• Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and hazards of continuous long-term or short term mechanical ventilation, various respiratory therapy techniques, and anatomy, physiology and pathology related to the respiratory system required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer