Respiratory Therapist: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, ranked by Parent Magazine as one of the 25 best children's hospitals in the country, has embarked upon one of the most amazing and ambitious new projects in our 55-year history - a new Patient Care Pavilion scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.

As the region's only pediatric trauma center and the only area hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care, we are committed to creating a stronger future for children in San Diego and everywhere.

Join Rady Children's and reach new heights in your career!

JOB SUMMARY:

Respiratory Therapist

For more information on our Respiratory Therapy Department, please consider www.rchsd.org/Respiratory

JOB SUMMARY:

Functions at the Standard Level of respiratory therapy practice. Responsible for assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for children and adults. Selects and administers the appropriate care taking into consideration the age and developmental level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Should be able to identify own limitations and seek resources as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current California licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Six months of respiratory therapy experience

Current CPR certification (Issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross provider)

RRT or CRT grandfathered prior to 6/1/06

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of professional pediatric or neonatal respiratory therapy experience.

S.T.A.B.L.E

RRT

Neonatal Specialty Exam

AARC/CSRC Membership

Asthma Educator

Bilingual

EOE/M/F/D/V