Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

The RCP will routinely perform other ancillary therapies such as aerosolized prostacyclin, prone positioning, and recruitment maneuvers. In addition, therapists routinely participate in the transport and monitoring of critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients to special procedure areas and surgery. Our general respiratory care practice includes standard oxygentherapy, aerosol therapy, high flow/high FIO2 therapy, and non-invasive ventilation, as well as lung expansion and pulmonary hygiene therapies. Our services emphasize evidence-based, protocol-driven management with quality assurance oversight.

The RCP will require nearly constant fine and gross-motor manipulation of the hands and arms, nearly constant standing or walking, and a virtually constant work pace. The RCP must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry a minimum of 20 lbs. The RCP is a part of the health care team and may be called upon to assist nursing and physicianstaff in all aspects of patient care.

Department Overview

Respiratory Care Services (RCS) works very closely with the renowned trauma service at Zuckerberg San Francisco General. ZSFG operates the only level 1 trauma center for more than 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County in its new, state-of-the-art facility, which opened in May 2016. RCS plays a vital role in the emergency department, which treats more than 3,000 severely injured patients every year.

Respiratory Care Services provides care throughout the hospital. On the general care wards, respiratory care practitioners (RCPs) function primarily as consultants, emergency response team members, and care providers for tracheostomy patients. In addition, RCS has a growing presence in outpatient pulmonary clinics as primary caregivers, advisors, and consultants.

A Respiratory CarePractitioner at ZSFG works under medical direction, provides care, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory care procedures and protocols. All proceduresare performed by a licensedRCP in an aseptic manner and follow infection control policies.

Qualifications

Required Qualfications - Graduation from an approved school of respiratory therapy. - Registered as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Required Licenses and/or Certifications - Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner License. - Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification. - Valid American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Preferred Qualfications, Licenses and Certifications - Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Care or in a health care related field. - At least 2 years' experience in Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal Intensive Respiratory Care. - Active participation in respiratory care professional organizations. - Valid American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification. - Valid American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification.

License / Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Reg Respiratory Therapist