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Job Summary:
This position is accountable for managing the respiratory needs of patients throughout the Hospital with consistency and a moderate degree of independence under the direction of the Medical Director. The incumbent delivers patient care in an efficient manner within the scope of the Respiratory Care Practice Act and Valley Children's Healthcare policies.Qualifications:
Education
- Associates Degree (required)
- Program AMA approved respiratory care program (required)
- Bachelors Degree (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner License - RCB - Respiratory Care Board of California (required)
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care (required)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association NICU only; required prior to hire or transfer into position within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
- NNP-BC - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification - NCC - National Certification Corporation (preferred)
Work Experience
- Minimum one (1) year Full time equivalent respiratory therapy experience (required) Or
- Minimum six (6) months Pediatric experience in an area of practice (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Mastery of the RCP I performance standards and accompanying competencies and completion of Unit-Based Orientation and competencies.
- RCP staff will have attended NICU Intermediate Core class prior to starting orientation to the satellite units (NNN, HNN, and MNN).
- Bilingual Skills Preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$36.00 - $62.36Workshift:
Varied (United States of America)Position Exempt:
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Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
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