Overview
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.
HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).
Professional Requirements
Position Summary:
Demonstrating proficiency in delivering care to age specific population (e.g. infants). Provides care to assigned patients according to professional standards and established procedures using good judgment.
- Competent, certified by board and confident to incubate.
- Knowledgeable and proficient with the use and mechanics of ventilators.
- Knowledgeable and proficient with Labor and delivery high risk factors for newborn survival, e.g. infant stabilization in the Delivery Room.
- Knowledgeable and proficient to arterial blood gas procedure for neonates.
- Demonstrating knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked below:
- Infant (x ) Pediatric (x ) Adult ( ) Geriatric ( )
- Demonstrating knowledge and technical dexterity in performing neonatal procedures/tests.
- Performing effectively in emergency situations following guidelines and department standards.
- Ensuring an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment including quality control monitoring.
- Maintaining accurate reports, records, statistics, and other educational documentation/certificates.
- Assisting with staffing support in time of need to provide adequate coverage of assigned shift.
- Troubleshooting and correcting basic equipment malfunctions.
- Demonstrating sensitivity to patients comfort and privacy. Adapting approaches based on recognized cultural and religious diversity.
- Cooperating with other personnel in a positive manner to achieve departmental and interdepartmental objectives and maintains good employee relations.
- Demonstrating responsibility for cost containment, conservation of supplies and equipment, as well as other organizational resources.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Successful completion of two (2) years AMA approved course in Respiratory Care.
- Three years experience in all phases of acute Respiratory Care preferred, with some experience in the age- specific category of respiratory care to infants, pediatrics, and adults. At least one year of the three years shall ideally have been in a capacity and recent experience of neonatal intensive care.
Preferred Education:
- N/A
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:
- N/A
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:
- Current CA RCP license
- Certified Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory care.
- Specialty certification as necessary for assigned area.
- BLS Card
- NRP Card
- Fire Card
Disclaimer, Compliance and Service Language:
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY: Consistently supports compliance and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s policies and procedures.
Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. All Directors, Managers and Supervisors are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments.
SERVICE & QUALITY: In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our patients, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
WORKPLACE SAFETY: In addition to defined working conditions and physical requirements, employees are accountable for working safely; following established policies & procedures; utilizing all designated protective personal equipment (PPE) and/or safety equipment assigned for task; and reporting all injuries and hazards to their supervisor immediately. Supervisors and Managers are accountable for ensuring the safety performance of employees; applying consistent practices in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; providing guidance to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.