Respiratory Therapist

Company: St Bernardine Medical Center
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

Overview:Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute, an award-winning orthopedics program, surgical weight loss, and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center, as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit https://www. dignityhealth. org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.

Responsibilities

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• Responsible to perform all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures ordered by the responsible physician;
• 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 State of California Respiratory Care Act of 1982.
• This position requires the full un derstanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of St. Bernardine Medical Center.
• It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
• The employee shall support St. Bernardine Medical Center's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.
  
  
  
  QualificationsRequirements:
  
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  • Graduate of Respiratory Therapist / Technician Program accredited by the AMA Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or one supported by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education.
  • Meet all requirements for admission to the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc., Entry Level Certification Examination.
  • Certified by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) as specified in the Respiratory Care Practice Act of 1982,
  • BCLS- Basic Life Support
    
    Additional License/Registration Requirements if providing services to Off-campus facilities
    
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    • Current Class C California Driver's License, DMV Printout with acceptable driving record, Proof of Automobile Insurance, Current Vehicle Registration
      
      
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