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 Care Practitioner – Respiratory Therapy
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our healthcare team. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will provide a wide range of respiratory care services to patients with breathing difficulties or other cardiopulmonary disorders. If you are a dedicated and experience Respiratory Care Practitioner who is committed to providing high-quality care to patient, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the respiratory care of patients.Demonstrates effective respiratory care judgment and a working knowledge of the respiratory process.Documents and communicates all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient condition to the appropriate member of the interdisciplinary health care team.Coordinates plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve desired goals and outcomes.Administers medications and therapeutic interventions to assigned patients as directed and assesses and documents patient's response and initiates appropriate interventions per hospital/Respiratory Departmental procedure and policy.Serves as a preceptor and role model to new personnel and respiratory students.Assess the growth and development of their patients by demonstrating the knowledge related to age appropriate behavior.Performs other related duties as assigned
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 certificationPediatric 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.