Lead Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

About the role

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Responsibilities

• Leads the daily management and supervision of the respiratory care staff, both clinically and administratively.
• Performs clinical duties including patient assessment, ventilator management, diagnostic evaluation and other respiratory care as needed.
• Acts as an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge/expertise, and is a leader/resource to the healthcare team.
• Recommends/coordinates scheduling of work assignments and daily priorities of staff.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Five years' technical experience with specialized knowledge in PICC, Peds, and/or NICU: Preferred Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Respiratory Care Practitioner(RCP) license: Required in CACardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care: Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Organizes department functions.
• Administers all therapies, as ordered by the physician, according to the departmental policies and procedures.
• Affirms that all pulmonary function testing is done as accurately as possible.
• Assesses patients and recommends appropriate therapies/interventions.
• Helps educate patients in regards to their illnesses or condition and the relationship of their therapy.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of respiratory therapy practices, scope of practices, policies, procedures and techniques involved in providing comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrates understanding and proper use of all patient care equipment.
• Ensures that the department has sufficient supplies and equipment to perform its assigned duties.
• Organizes and directs staffing levels, billing procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Prepares and updates department policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and hospital policy.
• Assists in emergency resuscitation, as required, by intubating such patients as necessary, but only if approved to do so as declared in policy statements (must be certified).
• Assists in maintaining appropriate amount of supplies and equipment parts, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor any devices needing repair.
• Implements infection control measures.
• Cleans and assembles equipment as necessary.
• Orients and trains new staff.
• Completes performance improvement for the department.
• Supervises substantially complex activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.