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Respiratory Care
Works under the supervision of the Department Assistant Director, Supervisor, and upon the orders of a physician. Performs all functions and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual of the Respiratory Care Department. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment, emergency services, minor preventative maintenance, bedside diagnostics, patient instruction, delivery of other associated therapeutic procedures. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Performs Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with all standing policies and procedures.
2. Participates in the interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
3. Attends interdisciplinary patient care meetings.
4. Responds to all Code Blue emergencies in all areas of the hospital.
5. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced on his/her unit of assignment.
6. Sets up and maintains various types of Respiratory Care equipment.
7. Monitors the use and efficacy/complications of Respiratory Care equipment.
8. Institutes and monitors use/efficacy of oxygen therapy
9. Maintains accurate patient care documentation and departmental records.
10. Participates in-patient and their family education.
11. Assists with the maintenance of adequate stock levels of respiratory disposable equipment.
12. Assists in processing equipment for decontamination.
13. Assists other therapists in the completion of assigned duties.
14. Attends departmental in-services/staff meetings.
15. Attends all required hospital-wide in-services.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
Registered: Graduate from an AMA accredited 2-4 year Respiratory Care program.
Certified: Graduate from an AMA accredited one year Respiratory Care program.
Licensure:
Registered/Certified: Must be licensed by the State of California to practice respiratory care, and be registered through the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support per American Heart Association Standards. Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program course of American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association.
Experience: Exposure to facets of Respiratory Care modalities in an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program.
The hourly rate for this position is $65.69 - $79.85. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications:
● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Night Shift● FTE: 0.0● Scheduled Hours: 0
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Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
