Anethesia:

Reports to the Respiratory Director and is under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist during a case/procedure. Provides anesthesia support services throughout the medical center in conjunction with surgical and interventional procedures requiring anesthesia. The technician functions as a member of the anesthesia and surgical team. Assists in case preparation, induction, extubation, technical and functional support. Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Therapist must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. Therapist must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care.

Respiratory:

Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies. Respiratory therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population. Therapist must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. Therapist must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care.

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Anethesia:

• Familiar with the functioning and requirements of a surgical suite and the processes and requirements of anesthesia care.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize and maintain a wide variety of health care equipment.
• Demonstrate skill to respond quickly and efficiently in fast paced environment.
• Proficient in English.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Possess a broad knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
• Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.

Respiratory:

• Possess a broad knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.                     
• Be able to Exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
• Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient    and monitoring of vital signs.      
• Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.                     
• Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.                                  
• Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.

Anethesia: 

Required: 

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Competent to assess the appropriate care when given to any neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
• Maintain Adult ACLS, BLS (AHA), NRP, Pediatric (PALS) certification is required. 
• If ACLS and PALS card are not present at time of hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques to provide sterile hands-on assistance.

 Preferred: 

• Two (2) years’ experience preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Respiratory:

Required:

• Licensed RCP by State of California.
• Competent to assess the appropriate care given to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
• Maintain Adult ACLS, BLS (AHA), NRP and Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
• If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire. 

Preferred:

• Two years' experience preferred.

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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