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The role involves providing family-centered, age-appropriate clinical cardiopulmonary care, utilizing assessment findings to determine patient and family needs in collaboration with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include ventilator management, performing various pulmonary tests, and acting as a clinical resource or preceptor when assigned.
Requirements summary
Minimum requirements include a California Respiratory Therapist (RT) Licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within six months of hire. Preferred qualifications include two years of pediatric experience and National Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Patient AssessmentInfection ControlCritical ThinkingPreceptingClinical ResourceVentilator ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisSedationEvidence Based PracticeBronchoscopyPulmonary Function TestingHigh Frequency VentilationCardio Pulmonary CareIndirect CalorimetryTracheostomy Tube Management
Job description
Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other.
Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, 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 define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
Benefits may vary based on state law.
Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S.
News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment.
Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world.
Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families.
At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.
Benefits
Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Medical Coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Home & Auto Insurance
Hospitalization Insurance
403(b) Retirement Saving Plan
Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan
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 displayingproficiency.
Participate in hospital / departmental committees, special projects, and research This position is per diem, non exempt and health insurance eligible.
The pay range for this position is $58.75 - $82.94/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
Qualifications
Minimum: CA RT Licensure BLS PALS (within 6 months of hire) Preferred: 2 years pediatric experience National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Care
