Respiratory Therapist II (RT) - Respiratory Therapy

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego•San Diego, CA

53d•$45 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for both children and adults. Selects and administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, development level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Identifies own limitations and seeks appropriate resources, as needed.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
1 Year of Experience
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)
Respiratory Care Practitioner
In lieu of an Associate's Degree, a diploma from a NBRC certified Respiratory Therapist Program will be accepted for employees hired before 10/1/2013
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), CRT if hired prior to 10/1/2013
NRP Advanced Provider (AAP),with exception for employees in the Pulmonary Function Lab.
Pulmonary Function Lab Only: Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) required within 6 months of hire for new hires post 7/1/2021
RT II new to Peds must obtain PALS (AHA) and NRP Advanced Provider (AAP) within 3 months of hire
ACLS (AHA) - for those in the RT Charge Role
Ability to take care of patients or patient equipment in the area in which you work, including the ability to handle patients with an airborne-transmitted disease. Must be able to comply with infection control standards that may evolve over lime, including the routine use of PPE, required FIT testing and/or specialty training