New 
Respiratory Care Practitioner IV
 Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford | |
 United States, California, Palo Alto | |
| 725 Welch Road (Show on map) | |
 Jun 24, 2025 | |
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Company Description
At 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 Description JOB SUMMARY This 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. Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner level III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The 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. * Expert in delivering specialty gases on intra-facility transport * Initiates and participate in the decision making/evaluation of new equipment and /or clinical procedures * Reviews, revises and develops policy and procedure as required * Serve as a primary resource for asthma education and TJC compliance and trach education * Serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues and other professionals * Performs relief charge duties * Proficient in and serves as a resource for therapies (e.g. pulmonary vasodilators, therapeutic medical gases, complex modalities, unusual treatments/medications) * Performs inter-facility transports with inclusion of medical gases (air and ground) * Provides Department specific on-boarding to new hires/travelers within the department * Provides Clinical on-boarding to new hires/travelers within the department * Assists with ventilator competency check-offs for new hires/travelers within the department MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any 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 * Education: Three (3) year of practice as an RCP at LPCHS Seven (7) year experience as an RCP in a Neo-Peds Critical Care facility (including completed time in the Respiratory Care Residency Program) -NICU LVL 3 -Pediatric Trauma LVL 1 * License/Certification: BLS - Certified in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association -AND- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program -AND- RCP - Respiratory Therapy License from the State of California -AND- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist -AND- NPS - Neonatal Pediatric Specialist -AND- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support -AND- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support KNOWLEDGE These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification. * Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver * Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of Medical Terminology * Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and hazards of continuous long-term or short term mechanical ventilation, various respiratory therapy techniques, and anatomy, physiology and pathology related to the respiratory system required * Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions utilizing critical thinking PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Qualifications License/Certification:
Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $80.22 to $90.97 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. | |