Respiratory Care Practitioner III (LP) - Med Trans- Pediatric Critical Care (0.9 FTE, Nights)
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Clinical Services
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.
Job Summary
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 II.
Essential Functions
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 hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
* Assist with nursing, house staff or other medical staff orientation as requested
* Assist with student and department clinical skills labs/competency renewals as a super user
* Assist with the clinical implementation of new clinical protocols, equipment and/or procedures
* Assumes leadership role in assigned area by performing team lead duties in all service areas.
* Function in the role of relief shift charge as needed.
* Primary clinical preceptor for orientation of Level I, II and III staff, temporary staff and other professionals as required
* Proficient in delivery of Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen, Heliox other specialty gases act as a resource
* Proficient in assisting physicians with bronchoscopes
* Proficient in the initiation and maintenance of pulmonary vasodilators and acts as a resource.
Minimum Qualifications
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 a CoARC (Commission on Accredited Respiratory Care) approved respiratory care program
* Experience: Four (4) year experience as an RCP in a Neo-Peds Critical Care facility (including completed time in the Respiratory Care Residency Program)
-NICU LVL 3
-Pediatric Trauma LVL 1
* License/Certification: BLS - Certified in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
-AND-
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
-AND-
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Live Support
-AND-
RCP - Respiratory Therapy License from the State of California
-AND-
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
-AND-
CRESPT - Certified Respiratory Therapist (For employees hired prior to Sept 1st, 2019 with 8 years of clinical experience)
-AND- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-AND-
NPS - Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (within 6 months of hire)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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 Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions utilizing critical thinking
* 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
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
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $137,238.40 to $155,698.40
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