Pediatric Respiratory Care – Relief Therapist (Part-Time)

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Children's Health is seeking an Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner I for Pulmonary Function. This entry-level role supports neonatal to adult patients under physician orders with a day shift in Stanford facilities.

The position emphasizes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, documentation, and patient education within a non-exempt, part-time framework. Training and certifications must be maintained per hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Two-year AMA approved respiratory care program or AS degree required.
• AS degree in Respiratory Care may substitute for two years of schooling.
• Experience: none required if two years graduate plus five years clinical respiratory care for non-AS candidates.
• Licensing and certifications required or within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Administer aerosolized medications via IPV, HHN, MDI, DPI.
• Administer medical gases.
• Assist with routine trach care.
• Ensure correct setup, safety and function of equipment.
• Document results in patient records.
• Perform airway clearance maneuvers and CPT.
• Perform CPR and bag-mask ventilation.
• Provide patient/family education.
• Understand pharmacological indications and dosages.

Skills

IPV therapy

CPR

Medical terminology

Communication

Tech proficiency

Education

Two-year AMA approved respiratory care program

AS degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

None

Job description

Stanford Medicine Children's Health is seeking an Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner I for Pulmonary Function. This entry-level role supports neonatal to adult patients under physician orders with a day shift in Stanford facilities.

The position emphasizes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, documentation, and patient education within a non-exempt, part-time framework. Training and certifications must be maintained per hospital policy.