Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered - PD

Salinas Valley Health • Salinas, CA

116d • $65 - $79

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: NICU - Respiratory Therapy Works under the supervision of the Department Assistant Director, Supervisor, and upon the orders of a physician. Performs all functions and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual of the Respiratory Care Department. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment, emergency services, minor preventative maintenance, bedside diagnostics, patient instruction, delivery of other associated therapeutic procedures. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an AMA accredited 2-4 year Respiratory Care program.
• Must be licensed by the State of California to practice respiratory care.
• Registered through the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support per American Heart Association Standards.
• Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program course of American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association.
• Exposure to facets of Respiratory Care modalities in an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.

Responsibilities

• Performs Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with all standing policies and procedures.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Attends interdisciplinary patient care meetings.
• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies in all areas of the hospital.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced on his/her unit of assignment.
• Sets up and maintains various types of Respiratory Care equipment.
• Monitors the use and efficacy/complications of Respiratory Care equipment.
• Institutes and monitors use/efficacy of oxygen therapy.
• Maintains accurate patient care documentation and departmental records.
• Participates in patient and their family education.
• Assists with the maintenance of adequate stock levels of respiratory disposable equipment.
• Assists in processing equipment for decontamination.
• Assists other therapists in the completion of assigned duties.
• Attends departmental in-services/staff meetings.
• Attends all required hospital-wide in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly rate for this position is $65.69 - $79.85.
• Union: NUHW.
• Work Shift: Variable.
• FTE: 0.0.
• Scheduled Hours: 0.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees