• Educator - Respiratory Therapy

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


    JOB SUMMARY:

    This position is assigned educational responsibility of the Respiratory Therapy department and staff related to the coordination of the care given and functions at the advanced level of respiratory therapy practice. Supports the overall business plan by monitoring team performance and outcome, relative to the educational goals and development measures. 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, developmental level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Exhibit a comprehensive grasp of clinical situations and the ability to mobilize needed resources. Must be able to provide respiratory care to patients throughout the hospital and be proficient in all patient care areas. Responsibilities include leading and influencing the daily operational activities of the Respiratory Therapy department and the assigned designated care area.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Associate's Degree

     

    years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

     

    BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

     

    NRP Advanced Provider (AAP)

     

    Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)

     

    Registered Resp Therapist

    Respiratory Care Practitioner

    A degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (Co-ARC) accredited Respiratory Therapist Program will be accepted in lieu of an Associate's Degree

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor's Degree

    5 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

     

    Bilingual - Spanish

     

    Previous pediatric experience

     

    Advanced Credential

     

    The current salary range for this position is $47.91 to $66.66

     

    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