Respiratory Care Practitioner - Relief Status

Stanford Health Care; California; On-site; USD 186,995,000 - 210,084,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an entry-level Respiratory Therapist for a part-time day shift (12-hour) on site at 500 Pasteur Dr. This role performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adult patients under physician orders, following established protocols.

You will administer inhaled therapies, manage ventilatory support, perform airway clearance, document in the EMR, respond to emergencies, and train staff and students as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have AMA approved Respiratory Care Program with Associate Degree.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Or currently enrolled in AMA RCP.

Responsibilities

• Administration of aerosolized medications (nebulizers, MDI, DPI, LVN), and IPV.
• Administration of medical gases via various delivery devices.
• Perform routine tracheostomy care, weaning, and downsizing.
• Assemble and ensure safety and functioning of all respiratory care equipment.
• Document results and assessments in EMR.
• Airway clearance using CPT, PEP devices, cough assist, or nasotracheal suctioning.
• Assess pulmonary mechanics with portable spirometry.
• Respond to CPCR and rapid response calls.
• Provide respiratory care during emergencies for non-traumatic conditions.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, medications, and disease processes.
• Provide CPAP/BiPAP support for ventilated patients.
• Invasive ventilation for medically stable home users.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Oversee and train staff and students on general medical floors.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

PPE knowledge

Medical terminology

Respiratory care

Customer service

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program with Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AMA RCP enrollment

Job description

0.0 FTE Part time Day - 12 Hour R2660566 Onsite 107720001 Respiratory Therapy 800P Other PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)

A Brief Overview

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders or protocols. Defined duties are performed in adult patient populations. This is an entry level position.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

• Administration of aerosolized medications via handheld nebulizers (HHN), metered dose inhalers (MDI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), large volume continuous nebulizers, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV);
• Administration of medical gases via nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, high flow nasal cannulas, and large volume nebulizers;
• Performing routine tracheostomy care, weaning, and downsizing;
• Assembling and assuring safety and proper functioning of all equipment /supplies necessary for providing respiratory care;
• Documentation of results, findings, and assessments in the patient’s electronic medical record;
• Performing airway clearance using chest physiotherapy (CPT), vibratory positive expiratory pressure devices, cough assist device, or nasotracheal suctioning;
• Assessing pulmonary mechanics using portable spirometry devices;
• Responding to cardiopulmonary arrests and rapid response calls;
• Responds to calls and provides therapy to patients requiring emergency care for non- traumatic conditions;
• Educating patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team about routine respiratory procedures, medications, modalities, and disease processes;
• Providing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP) for patients who require ventilatory support;
• Providing invasive ventilation for medically stable patients who use such devices at home;
• Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis;
• Oversees and trains staff and community college students working on general medical floors.

Education Qualifications

• AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) APPROVED RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM WITH RECEIPT OF AN ASSOCIATE LEVEL DEGREE
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE PREFERRED.
• or currently enrolled in a AMA RCP

Experience Qualifications

• No Previous Respiratory Care Experience Required

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver;
• Ability to think critically, conduct analysis, formulate conclusions, and reflect on practice;
• Ability to process equipment and utilize personal protective equipment to reduce risk of infection;
• Understanding of commonly used medical terminology;
• Knowledge of new technologies, changes in practice, or updates relating to respiratory care;
• Knowledge of the principles of health, hospital, and clinic organization and administration;
• Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and hazards of respiratory therapies, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology related to the cardiopulmonary system;
• Ability to provide superior customer service along with quality respiratory care to positively impact patient experience and outcomes

Licenses and Certifications

• RTT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required, with advanced credentialing preferred (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, CPFT, RPFT) . and
• BLS - Basic Life Support required .
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required .
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitione in CA required .

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

These Principles Apply To ALL Employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) 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, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, 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.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $65.26 - $73.14 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.