Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Company Overview :

You can make a difference in a child’s life. Shriners Children’s is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.

We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children's Northern California offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, pet insurance, continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Job Overview :

To provide family-centered, age appropriate clinical cardio pulmonary care. Utilize assessment findings in a timely manner to establish patient and family needs in collaboration with the health care team.

Communicate findings in both verbal and written format. Seek personal / professional development; assure safe operation of life support equipment and perform other duties as required.

Take a leadership role as assigned, act as a clinical resource to other departments. May precept staff after displaying

proficiency. Participate in hospital / departmental committees, special projects, and research

This position is per diem, mixed shifts, non exempt and health insurance eligible. The pay range for this position is $50.

85 - $71.79 / hour. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and department equity.

Responsibilities :

Ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, tracheostomy tube management, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, sedation, blood gas and indirect calorimetry.

Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge, and charts appropriately

Serves as a resource and provides education to students, nurses, and new employees as needed

Assures safe, cost-effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications : Minimum :

Minimum : CA RT Licensure

CA RT Licensure

PALS (within 6 months of hire)

COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster

Preferred :

2 years pediatric experience

National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Care