Respiratory Care Practitioners

Join a great team at Seton Medical Center as a Respiratory Care Practioner! We currently have 36 HPW/Night Shift positions as well as per diem positions available. Incumbents must be available to work every third weekend.


This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as defined by departmental policies and procedures for neonatal through geriatric patients. Responsibilities include general respiratory patient care, emergency care, critical care, patient assessment, patient plans of care, patient/family education and patient/family discharge instruction. The Respiratory Care Practitioner assists in the development of policies and procedures, patient protocols, education/coaching of nursing, support personnel, patients, caregivers and participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences, and performance improvement activities. Applies Vincentian Values to the performance of every job duty. These Values include Respect, Compassionate Service, Simplicity, Advocacy for the Poor, and Inventiveness to the Infinity.



EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

*Certificate of Completion from a 1 year or 2 year accredited Respiratory Care Program

*Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.

*Bachelor?s Degree in Science is preferred.



OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*Positive interpersonal skills.

*Computer literacy.

*Legible handwriting.



Substantial knowledge of:

*Electronic and mechanical monitoring equipment as normally used relative to respiratory care.

*Operating principles of the more commonly used ventilators and respiratory care equipment and specialized equipment.

*Cardiopulmonary physiology, pulmonary function (along with its equipment and testing), and the physics and chemistry of gases.

*Diseases, symptoms and pathophysiology common to patients with pulmonary disease.

*Respiratory assessment and evaluation



Must clearly and effectively express oneself when communicating with staff and with patients, both verbally and in written form.



LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:
*Certified as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the Respiratory Care Board of California.
*Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician with the National Board for Respiratory Care
*Registry-eligible (with the intent of becoming registered within one year of graduation) with the National

  Board for Respiratory Care.

*Possess and maintain a current CPR certification.
*Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric

  Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred.


 

Seton Medical Center offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and community atmosphere. There is free parking and a free shuttle from BART.

You may apply online via our website at www.SetonMedicalCenter.org/jobs



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