What are the responsibilities and job description for the RCP I position at Valley Children's Healthcare?
This position is accountable for managing the basic respiratory needs of patients in the Emergency, Acute Care and Critical Care units with consistency and a minimal degree of independence under the direction of the Medical Director. The incumbent delivers patient care in an efficient manner within the scope of the Respiratory Care Practice Act and Valley Children's Healthcare policies.
Position DetailsAbout Us:
Valley Children’s Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated basic mathematical calculation skills and understanding of age/cultural principles.
- RCP Staff with have attended NICU Intermediate Core class prior to starting orientation to the satellite units (NNN, HNN, MNN).
- Bilingual skills preferred.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Associate Degree with AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 12 months of hire or transfer into position.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 12 months of hire or transfer into position if in Acute Care/PICU.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required prior to hire or transfer into position if in NICU.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) preferred.
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
