Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Days)

Company Description At 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 Summary 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 Functions 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

Provide education for patients/families and other members of the health care team

Interpret data and respond to optimize clinical objectives for patients

Responds to emergencies in all services areas and serves as a member of the code/rapid response team

Minimum Qualifications 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+) years experience as an RCP in Adult Critical Care

License/Certification:

BLS – Certified in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program

PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

RCP – Respiratory Therapy License from the State of California

RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist

ACLS – Adult Cardiac Life Support

Qualifications

RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support

or Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)

RQI Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support

or Pediatric Advanced Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire

NRP Provider Card by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Respiratory Care Practitioner by California Respiratory Care Board

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory Care

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire

or RQI Healthcare Provider Advanced Life Support

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.

Knowledge

Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.

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.

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 (Hourly): $68.62 to $77.81

EEO Statement Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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