Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Pulmonary Function Lab

Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Pulmonary Function Lab

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At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That’s why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. It’s why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

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Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements, including sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• All test required of the PFT Lab Respiratory Care Practitioner level I
• Comprehensive pulmonary function diagnostic testing, with or without bronchodilator evaluation
• Spirometry (Maximum Voluntary Ventilation)
• Oxygen Ventilation
• Hypoxic challenge
• Overnight pulse oximetry
• Actigraphy activity level monitoring
• Apnea studies
• Airway resistance
• Thoracic gas volume/lung volume (plethysmography and/or nitrogen washout)
• Diffusing capacity (DLco "single breath")
• Cardio pulmonary stress
• Infant pulmonary function diagnostic
• Arterial blood gas procurement
• Assists Level III with other tests as needed

• Perform all essential functions required of a PFT Lab Respiratory Care Practitioner I
• Prepares Methacholine solutions for Methacholine Challenge procedures
• Assist with orientation and training of Level I therapists and respiratory therapy students
• All other duties assigned

• Education: Completion of a COARC approved respiratory care program.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an RCP in an acute care facility or pulmonary function lab.
• License/Certification:
  • BLS – Certified Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
  • NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • RCP – Respiratory Therapy License from the State of California
  • RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • CPFT – Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
  • RPFT – Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
• Knowledge:
  • Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
  • Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and the ability to stay abreast of updates and changes.
  • Knowledge of indications, contraindications, and hazards of mechanical ventilation, various respiratory therapy techniques, and anatomy, physiology and pathology related to the respiratory system.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge by performing routine and complex procedures utilizing instrumentation and manual methods.
  • Strong analytical and organizational abilities necessary to perform multiple diagnostic tasks.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and adapt to the changing pace within the department.

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may…