Respiratory Care Practitioner - Per Diem

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$48 - $66

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Technical Manager and upon request of the physician, performs the activities of a Respiratory Therapist in therapy procedures. Sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. Rotating 12 Hour Shifts Essential Functions The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. • Performs therapeutic procedures. • Provide adequate appropriate care to any age-related needs of the patients served on the unit, to include, knowledge of the principles of growth and development and ability to assess and interpret data regarding the patient’s status to identity the patient’s needs and appropriate care, including care needed by the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient groups. • Maintains accurate department and patient records. Always initiates a file for each patient receiving service and updates accordingly. • Participates in the quality Review and Infection Control programs. • Gives treatments and uses equipment in accordance with the Quality Control of the Department • Maintains adequate inventory of all equipment and supplies. Ensures non-functioning or broken equipment is separated for maintenance and repair. • Participates in equipment decontamination and reprocessing activities. • Responds to emergency codes as designated. • Assists others in the completion of all department work assignments as needed • Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
Minimum (2) two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Must be a California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
BLS – Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner (NRP) Certification
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing across all levels of the hospital
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines
Promote inquiry and practice based on evidence by using research based knowledge.
Strong knowledge of industry standards in relation to quality and safety management.
Strong customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Responsibilities

Performs therapeutic procedures.
Provide adequate appropriate care to any age-related needs of the patients served on the unit, to include, knowledge of the principles of growth and development and ability to assess and interpret data regarding the patient’s status to identity the patient’s needs and appropriate care, including care needed by the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient groups.
Maintains accurate department and patient records. Always initiates a file for each patient receiving service and updates accordingly.
Participates in the quality Review and Infection Control programs.
Gives treatments and uses equipment in accordance with the Quality Control of the Department
Maintains adequate inventory of all equipment and supplies. Ensures non-functioning or broken equipment is separated for maintenance and repair.
Participates in equipment decontamination and reprocessing activities.
Responds to emergency codes as designated.
Assists others in the completion of all department work assignments as needed
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions