Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Nights)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Nights)Full-timeEmployee Referral Amount: 1500Employee Group: NE - Non-Exempt/Non-RepresentedFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP Allied Health SpecialtiesDepartment: Respiratory TherRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: YesScheduled Weekly Hours: 36Work Shift: Night - 12 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, 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 ID: P140995-2018Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis 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 I.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe 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 orientation and training of Level I and Level II therapists and students * Performs intra-hospital transports with mechanical ventilators and/or airway protection and assure safe operation of devices in the MRI scanner * Competent in delivery of Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen, Heliox, and other specialty gases * Competent in the initiation and maintenance of pulmonary vasodilators * Complete orientations in all intensive care units and acute care areas * Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders. * Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses and other health care providers * Respond to consults in the emergency department * Provides education for patients/families and other members of the health care team * Interprets data and responds to optimize clinical objectives for patients * Responds to emergencies in all services areas and serves as a member of the code/rapid response teamQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny 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: One (1) year Neo-Peds Critical Care facility (including completed time in the Respiratory Care Residency Program) -NICU LVL 3 -Pediatric Trauma LVL 1 -Or-Three (3+) year experience as an RCP in Adult Critical CareLicense/Certification:RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life SupportorBasic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)RQI Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life...