OverviewFounded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU)– Respiratory TherapyNorthridge Hospital Medical CenterNorthridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner in our NICU , you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive respiratory care to our tiniest patients, ensuring their optimal health and well-being.Our Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Access to cutting-edge medical resources and technology.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Paid time off and holiday benefits.
Responsibilities
Evaluates patients.
Maintains all required patient and department records.
Maintains and evaluates proper functioning of equipment when required.
Responsible for obtaining written physician orders pertaining to respiratory care.
Responsible for organizing and planning daily work assignments and notifying shift charge therapist of problems and missed procedures.
Maintains professional knowledge of current respiratory care practice and department policy and procedures.
Responsible to practice job duties in accordance with department /Medical Center policy and procedure and the Respiratory Care Standards of Practice.
The NICU RCP functions as primary NICU therapist.
Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Must have minimum of 1 year critical care experience in respiratory critical care experience in respiratory therapy or minimum 2 years’ experience in a level 2 or greater with competency in neonatal and newborn delivery intubation.
Must be an NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of two years working experience as an RCP in NICU.
Current State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
Current certification in specialty area as required.
Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (AHA PALS) required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.
Must maintain current Fire Safety card required
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.Pay Range$47.40 - $57.73/hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.