Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Neonate to Geriatric

Dignity Health; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver essential respiratory care to neonate through geriatric patients. You will perform arterial punctures, ventilation, airway management, and emergency interventions while upholding infection control and patient safety standards.

The role requires advanced clinical skills, meticulous documentation, and the ability to respond across hospital areas.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide comprehensive respiratory care across age groups.
• Must hold an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in CA with BLS/ACLS.
• Proficiency in documenting and billing for services.
• Willingness to precept and educate staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control and isolation procedures.
• Operate and monitor mechanical ventilators and administer medical gases.
• CPR and advanced life support as required. Document time with patients in real time and bill accordingly.
• Assess patients across neonate to geriatric populations and document according to policy.
• Educate patients and families about pulmonary conditions while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care experience

Infection control

Documentation accuracy

Precepting/mentoring

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Respiratory Care Practitioner, CA

Tools

Ventilator management

ACLS certification

Job description

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver essential respiratory care to neonate through geriatric patients. You will perform arterial punctures, ventilation, airway management, and emergency interventions while upholding infection control and patient safety standards.

The role requires advanced clinical skills, meticulous documentation, and the ability to respond across hospital areas.