Job Information
Dignity Health RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II NB in San Francisco, California
Overview
St. Mary’s Medical Center has been caring for the health of San Franciscans since 1857 when it was founded by eight Sisters of Mercy from Ireland. It is an accredited not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. It is a full-service acute care facility with more than 575 physicians and 1100 employees who provide high-quality and affordable health care services to the Bay Area community.Home to advanced medical practices such as the nation’s first digital cardiac catheterization laboratory innovating orthopedic and spine surgery and comprehensive rehabilitation and a state-of-the-art cancer center. St. Mary’s Medical Center is one of San Francisco’s leading hospitals offering patients a full range of outpatient and inpatient services delivered with the human touch. Strategies and business development are centered on Oncology Services Cardiac Services and Orthopedics.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under general medical and supervisory direction administers the full range of respiratory care modalities in all patient care areas. Initiates and terminates mechanical ventilation per Cardiac surgery protocol or physician’s orders. Operates and maintains blood gas analyzer. Prepares and distributes work assignments as per departmental policy. Monitors and adjusts staffing level of incoming shift. Performs other duties as assigned. Applies CHW Core Values to the performance of every job duty. These Values include Dignity Collaboration Justice Stewardship and Excellence.
Minimum:
One (1) to two (2) years of experience with a minimum of 1 year in area of related field required.
Graduate from 2 year R.T. program with a satisfactory clinical rotation required.
Minimum of 3-5 years combined experience in healthcare industry required.
Bachelors degree in healthcare related field or equivalent professional experience required.
Able to operate blood gas equipment required.
Basic knowledge and operation of PC required.
Current State of California RCP license required
BLS for Healthcare providers required
ACLS Certification required.
Qualifications
One (1) to two (2) years of experience with a minimum of 1 year in area of related field required. Graduate from 2 year R.T. program with a satisfactory clinical rotation required. Minimum of 3-5 years combined experience in healthcare industry required. Bachelors degree in healthcare related field or equivalent professional experience required. Able to operate blood gas equipment required. Basic knowledge and operation of PC required. Current State of California RCP license required BLS for Healthcare providers required ACLS Certification required.
Pay Range
$56.74 - 68.81 / hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.