Job Information
Dignity Health Respiratory Care Practitioner in Northridge, California
Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RCP) – RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Northridge Hospital Medical Center a Dignity Health member
The RCP is responsible to perform all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures ordered by the responsible physician; evaluates patients; maintains all required patient and department records; maintains and evaluates proper functioning of equipment when required; responsible for obtaining written physician orders pertaining to respiratory care; responsible for organizing and planning daily work assignments and notifying shift charge therapist of problems and missed procedures; maintains professional knowledge of current respiratory care practice and department policy and procedures; responsible to practice job duties in accordance with department /Medical Center policy and procedure and the Respiratory Care Standards of Practice.
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate patients with respiratory conditions
Develop and implement respiratory care plans
Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications
Perform chest physiotherapy and other airway clearance techniques
Monitor and interpret respiratory function tests
Educate patients and families on respiratory care management
Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Stay up-to-date on the latest respiratory care practices and technologies
Qualifications
A minimum 1 year primary work experience as a Respiratory Therapist or have successfully completed a student rotation at NHMC.
Current State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
Current Basic Life Support certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required.
Must maintain current Fire Safety card.
This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Pay Range
$44.63 - $54.97 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.