Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Critical Care Transport

JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 team 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: 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 Care License/Certification: 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 KNOWLEDGE 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. 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 INFORMATION 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 any 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr