Entry-Level Respiratory Care Practitioner: Hands-on Care

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an entry-level Respiratory Care Specialist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures under physician orders, spanning neonatal to adult patients. The role adheres to hospital policies and quality standards, with emphasis on safety and patient care.

Responsibilities include administering aerosolized medications, providing education to patients and families, and documenting results in medical records, while complying with Joint Commission

Qualifications

• Entry level position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
• Administer aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPV), Intermittent Aersol Therapy (HHN) Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) dry Powder Inhalers (DPI).
• Administer medical gases.
• Assist with routine trach care.
• Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.
• Document results and findings in the patients' records.
• Perform airway clearance maneuvers, Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) Incentive Spirometry (IS) Cough Assist.
• Perform bedside pulmonary mechanics.
• Perform CPR and bag-mask ventilation.
• Perform nasotracheal and artificial suctioning.
• Provide education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Understand pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.

Job description

First Roles in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an entry-level Respiratory Care Specialist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures under physician orders, spanning neonatal to adult patients. The role adheres to hospital policies and quality standards, with emphasis on safety and patient care.

Responsibilities include administering aerosolized medications, providing education to patients and families, and documenting results in medical records, while complying with Joint Commission