Respiratory Therapist
Company: St Josephs Medical Center
Location: Stockton
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Job Description:
Overview
St. Joseph's Medical
Center is a member of Dignity
Health. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what our
organization stands for, showing respect for all people by
providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center, was founded
in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael,
is a not for profit, fully accredited, regional hospital with 395
beds, a physician staff of over 400, and more than 2,400 employees.
Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services
and women and children's services including neonatal intensive
care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest
private employer in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as
a quality lead, St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the "most
preferred hospital" by local consumers.
Responsibilities
Job
Summary:
Our Respiratory
Practitioners are critical to the success of St. Joseph's
Medical Center and require the full understanding and active
participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity
Health.
Respiratory Practitioners provides optimum
respiratory care for patients with respiratory disorders and
performs therapy as ordered by the physician in accordance with
current departmental policies. This position treats/cares for
patients of all ages. Acts as relief shift supervisor when
required. Maintains department productivity levels by monitoring
workloads throughout the shift.
#missioncritical
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Graduate
of a School of Respiratory Therapy with an Associates
Degree
- Currently
requires a graduate of a two year Respiratory Therapy Program, and
certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Respiratory
Practitioners hired prior to 2003 with one-year certificate and
must have been grandfathered into the position
- Current
CA License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Current
BCLS-Card from the American Heart Association
- PALS
and ACLS highly recommended
- NRP
and Stable certification will be required to work in NICU and will
be provided after hire
- Must
be certified in CPR (may also obtain up to three months after
hire)
- Maintain
current license with Respiratory Care Examining
Committee
- Position
will be required to supervise and have the ability to work in all
critical areas including the NICU
Preferred:
- Member
of American Association of Respiratory Therapists and California
Society of Respiratory Therapists preferred, but not
required
- Experience
in intubations (adult, pediatric and infant), arterial puncture,
arterial line draws, high frequency ventilation preferred but will
train
#missioncritical
Keywords: St Josephs Medical Center, Stockton , Respiratory Therapist, Other , Stockton, California
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