Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You will contribute to care in general and critical care settings and document treatments in the medical record.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, California RCP license with NBRC RRT, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS (NRP preferred). Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and NBRC RRT required; BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; NRP preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Records treatment and diagnostic information in the medical record.
• Provides care across general, critical care, and specialty areas; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Blood draw

Assessment

Communication

Policy enforcement

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Hospital information system

Blood gas analyzers

Vital signs monitors

Job description

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You will contribute to care in general and critical care settings and document treatments in the medical record.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, California RCP license with NBRC RRT, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS (NRP preferred). Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.