Respiratory Care Practitioner I - PFT Lab

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Respiratory Care Practitioner I - PFT LabPart-timeEmployee Referral Amount: 1500Employee Group: NE - Non-Exempt/Non-RepresentedFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP Allied Health SpecialtiesDepartment: Sleep LabRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: YesScheduled Weekly Hours: 20Work Shift: Day - 08 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00016615-2655752Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.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. This is an entry level position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.* 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 trach care and changes * Performs age-specific assessments * Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/supplies necessary in the provision of 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 the application mechanical ventilator modalities, including high frequency * Competent in the application of Non-Invasive ventilation. * Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and reports and responds to adverse drug reactions. * Competence 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 * Assess skin as related to interface with respiratory therapy equipmentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.* Education: Completion of a CoARC approved respiratory care program * Experience: One (1)...