Respiratory Care Practitioner - Day Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders or protocols, specifically within adult patient populations. This is an entry-level position at Stanford Health Care, an institution committed to a legacy of hope and innovation, delivering value and an exceptional experience for patients and families through C-I-CARE standards. Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading-edge therapies, leveraging deep relationships with Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

Requirements

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) APPROVED RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM WITH RECEIPT OF AN ASSOCIATE LEVEL DEGREE
No Previous Respiratory Care Experience Required
Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver
Ability to think critically, conduct analysis, formulate conclusions, and reflect on practice
Ability to process equipment and utilize personal protective equipment to reduce risk of infection
Understanding of commonly used medical terminology
Knowledge of new technologies, changes in practice, or updates relating to respiratory care
Knowledge of the principles of health, hospital, and clinic organization and administration
Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and hazards of respiratory therapies, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology related to the cardiopulmonary system
Ability to provide superior customer service along with quality respiratory care to positively impact patient experience and outcomes
RTT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
BLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in CA required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree PREFERRED
Advanced credentialing preferred (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, CPFT, RPFT)

Responsibilities

Administration of aerosolized medications via handheld nebulizers (HHN), metered dose inhalers (MDI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), large volume continuous nebulizers, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV)
Administration of medical gases via nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, high flow nasal cannulas, and large volume nebulizers
Performing routine tracheostomy care, weaning, and downsizing
Assembling and assuring safety and proper functioning of all equipment /supplies necessary for providing respiratory care
Documentation of results, findings, and assessments in the patient’s electronic medical record
Performing airway clearance using chest physiotherapy (CPT), vibratory positive expiratory pressure devices, cough assist device, or nasotracheal suctioning
Assessing pulmonary mechanics using portable spirometry devices
Responding to cardiopulmonary arrests and rapid response calls
Responds to calls and provides therapy to patients requiring emergency care for non- traumatic conditions
Educating patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team about routine respiratory procedures, medications, modalities, and disease processes
Providing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP) for patients who require ventilatory support
Providing invasive ventilation for medically stable patients who use such devices at home
Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
Oversees and trains staff and community college students working on general medical floors