Entry-Level Respiratory Care Practitioner

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking an entry level Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per physician orders. You will work with adult patients and support ventilatory care, airway management, and CPAP/BiPAP therapies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to protocols, and ongoing education of patients, families, and health care staff within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs of the receiver.
• Ability to think critically and analyze practice.
• Knowledge of respiratory care terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer aerosolized medications via HHN, MDI, DPI and other devices.
• Provide oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP support as prescribed.
• Perform routine tracheostomy care and weaning.
• Document results and assessments in the EMR.
• Educate patients and care teams on respiratory therapies and disease processes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

PPE usage

Medical terminology

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking an entry level Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per physician orders. You will work with adult patients and support ventilatory care, airway management, and CPAP/BiPAP therapies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to protocols, and ongoing education of patients, families, and health care staff within a fast-paced clinical setting.