• Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Bernardy

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (San Diego, CA)


    Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs? The Bernardy Center is a 5-star rated pediatric subacute and long term care facility that helps patients and their families transition from the acute care environment by providing additional support and parent education prior to going home. The Bernardy Center team provides more than just medical support. Because they are children first, the developmental, emotionally and physical well-being of each child is the focus of care. Bernardy staff participate with the children in community as well as unit activities. So if you are looking to find a nursing position in which you have the time and opportunity to get to really know your patients and work alongside their families as well as make a life changing difference, the Bernardy Center team is looking for you!

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Responsible for assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for infants, children and adults. Selects and administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, development level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy OR a diploma from a NBRC credentialed Respiratory Therapist Program

     

    California Respiratory Care Practitioner License

     

    RRT within 1 year of RCHSD employment

     

    Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

     

    PALS (within 6-months of hire)

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

    NRP

    Bilingual Spanish

     

    Previous acute patient care employment

     

    Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, NPS

     

    The current salary range for this position is $40.58 to $60.25

     

    A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

     

    EOE including disability/vet