• RESP CARE PRAC II 12 HR NB

    Dignity Health • San Francisco, CA 94103

    Job #2647962745

  • Overview

    Saint Francis Memorial Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital that has been providing exceptional health care in San Francisco for more than 100 years. As San Francisco's only downtown hospital Saint Francis is uniquely situated to care for international and domestic visitors as well as the residents that make up San Francisco's diverse ~~~ encourage employee participation at all levels to encourage growth and excellence. Known as the downtown hospital Saint Francis boasts all private rooms and a friendly atmosphere.The hospital is renowned for orthopedics with leading programs in sports medicine joint replacement spine care and occupational medicine. Saint Francis is also known for outstanding acute burn care emergency medicine acute rehabilitation and a nationally-honored cancer care program.

    Responsibilities

    Position Summary:

    Initiate monitor administer educate and document all aspects of respiratory care to include: aerosolized medication chest physiotherapy continuous mechanical ventilation O2 therapy positive pressure therapy code blue response establish and maintain patent airways. Perform routine diagnostic studies to include but not limited to PFTs ABGs O2SAT Capnography venipuncture glucoscan EKGs and bronchospies.

    Minimum:

    • Must have one year experience in an acute care of patients with respiratory disease including ventilator/critical care.

    • Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program or equivalent.

    • Must be a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of California.

    • Must have an RRT by AARC.

    • Must have AHA BLS and AHA ACLS cerifications.

    • Must have PALS certification within six (6) months of hire.

    Qualifications

    Must have one year experience in an acute care of patients with respiratory disease including ventilator/critical care. Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program or equivalent. Must be a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of California. Must have an RRT by AARC. Must have AHA BLS and AHA ACLS cerifications. Must have PALS certification within six (6) months of hire.

    Pay Range

    $37.89 - $46.64 /hour

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.