Certified Respiratory Therapist IV - NICU

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee recognition

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist IV at Los Robles Regional Medical Center to join our acute care team.

The role focuses on respiratory procedures, patient assessment, and therapy administration for critically ill patients in a Level II trauma center. The ideal candidate will hold a California RCP license, BCLS, PALS, NRP, and have 2+ years in acute care with NICU experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation of an AMA approved 1- or 2-year Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Current State of California RCP License.
• Current BCLS.
• Current PALS.
• Current NRP.
• 2-years’ experience in an acute care setting required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in critical care including ventilator care and emergency room required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Level II or Level IIII NICU required.

Responsibilities

• Perform arterial puncture and ABG analysis upon department certification.
• Procure, storage, handling, and dispensing of therapeutic gases.
• Assess patient’s clinical condition and recommend appropriate therapy and steps for adverse reactions.
• Administer prescribed therapy per department protocols.
• Timely recognize patient condition and determine improvement or deterioration.
• Administer and monitor O2 therapy, aerosols, humidification, HHN, Surfactant, and oxyhoods for critically ill patients.
• Perform therapeutic percussion and bronchial drainage.
• Assist/perform intubation and nasal CPAP per hospital certification; maintain stabilization.

Skills

Acute care experience

Critical care experience

Arterial blood gas analysis

Ventilator care

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program (1-2 yrs)

High school diploma or equivalent

California RCP License

BCLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 63.46 - 74.72 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist IV with Los Robles Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

A Certified Respiratory Therapist IV requires specialized training in respiratory care.

The respiratory therapist is responsible for respiratory procedures and equipment in the hospital. If that is you, come be a part of what makes us great and apply today!

In this role:

• You will perform arterial puncture and ABG analysis upon department certification
• You will procure, storage, handling, and dispensing of therapeutic gases
• You must be able to assess the patient’s clinical condition and recommend appropriate therapy and to appropriately take steps in the case of an adverse reaction
• You will administer prescribed therapy in accordance to department protocols
• You must timely recognize of patient’s condition whether improvement or deterioration
• You must administer and monitor 02 therapy, aerosol, humidification, HHN, Surfactant, and oxy-hoods to the critically ill patients
• You will perform therapeutic percussion and vibration and bronchial drainage
• You will assist/perform intubation, nasal CPAP procedure upon hospital certification and maintains stabilization

What qualifications you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation of an AMA approved 1- or 2-year Respiratory Therapy Program
• Current State of California RCP License
• Current BCLS
• Current PALS
• Current NRP
• 2-years’ experience in an acute care setting required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in critical care including ventilator care and emergency room required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Level II or Level IIII NICU required

Benefits

Los Robles Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Los Robles Regional Medical Center is a 380+ bed acute care hospital dedicated to serving the residents of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties along with the Greater Conejo Valley. We are the only Level II Trauma Center in East Ventura County. We are known for providing excellent care with compassion and kindness to each of our patients. In addition, Los Robles Regional Medical Center features a 24-hour emergency department, comprehensive stroke center, ICU/CCU, maternity, Level III NICU, comprehensive cancer center, heart & cardiovascular center, same day surgery, and rehab center.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Certified Respiratory Therapist IV opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.