Respiratory Care Practitioner I - PFT Lab

Company Description At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. We combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care, providing caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. 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 practice. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders. Duties are performed across neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. This is an entry‑level position. Essential Functions Administers aerosolized medication via Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (HHN), Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI) Administers medical gases, including heated high‑flow nasal cannula Performs routine tracheostomy care and changes Performs age‑specific assessments Assures correct set‑up, safety and function of all equipment and supplies necessary in patient care Documents results and findings in the patient’s electronic medical record Performs airway clearance therapies and maneuvers Performs bedside pulmonary mechanics (e.g., peak flow) Recognizes life‑threatening situations and initiates response, including CPR and bag‑mask ventilation Performs nasotracheal and artificial suctioning Provides education to patients and families Competent in mechanical ventilator modalities, including high‑frequency Competent in non‑invasive ventilation Understands pharmacologic indications, dosages and reports and responds to adverse drug reactions Competent in acute care units and one intensive care unit Participates in clinical discussion, patient‑care rounds and care plans for patients Performs diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures (e.g., EKG) Transports patients within the hospital Assesses skin as related to interface with respiratory therapy equipment Minimum Qualifications Education: Completion of a CoARC‑approved respiratory care program Experience: One (1) year of experience as an RCP in an acute care facility or completion of the LPCHS Respiratory Care Residency Program License/Certification: BLS—Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association Additional certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), RCP (Respiratory Therapy License, State of California), RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), ACLS (Adult Cardiac Life Support) Knowledge Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of new technologies and keep abreast of updates and changes relevant to respiratory therapy Knowledge of the indications, contraindications and hazards of continuous or short‑term mechanical ventilation, various respiratory therapy techniques, and anatomy, physiology and pathology related to the respiratory system Physical Requirements Physical requirements and working conditions 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 Min‑to‑mid hourly range: $62.31 to $70.61 Equal Opportunity Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. SMCH does not discriminate 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, disability or the perception of the above. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Compliance Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr