Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

To provide family-centered, age appropriate clinical cardio pulmonary care. Utilize assessment findings in a timely manner to establish patient and family needs in collaboration with the health care team. Communicate findings in both verbal and written format. Seek personal / professional development; assure safe operation of life support equipment and perform other duties as required. Take a leadership role as assigned, act as a clinical resource to other departments. May precept staff after displaying proficiency. Participate in hospital / departmental committees, special projects, and research

Key Responsibilities:

• Ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, tracheostomy tube management, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, sedation, blood gas and indirect calorimetry.
• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge, and charts appropriately
• Serves as a resource and provides education to students, nurses, and new employees as needed
• Assures safe, cost-effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

Required Qualifications:

• CA RT Licensure
• BLS
• PALS (within 6 months of hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years pediatric experience
• National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Care

The pay range for this position is $35.08 - $67.96. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

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