Respiratory Care Nicu - Northridge, United States - Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
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Northridge, United States

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Overview


Founded 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 for more information.

**Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU)

  • Respiratory Therapy**
    Northridge Hospital Medical Center


Northridge 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 cuttingedge 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
$ $57.73/hour
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