Lead Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapy (Full-time regular, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Respiratory Therapy leader to manage clinical and administrative duties for the department. The role focuses on patient assessment, ventilator management, and guiding a team of respiratory care professionals.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, policy adherence, and education for patients and staff, within a comprehensive hospital setting in Bakersfield, CA.

Qualifications

• RRT credential and RCP license required in CA
• CPR/BLS certification required
• NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credential required
• Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care required
• Basic Life Support/ACLS/NRP/PEARS as per policy where applicable

Responsibilities

• Leads the daily management and supervision of the respiratory care staff.
• Performs patient assessment and ventilator management.
• Coordinates scheduling and daily priorities of staff.
• Educates patients about their illnesses and therapy decisions.
• Manages department resources and compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree: Preferred

Job description

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary

Leads the daily management and supervision of the respiratory care staff, both clinically and administratively. Performs clinical duties including patient assessment, ventilator management, diagnostic evaluation and other respiratory care as needed. Acts as an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge/expertise, and is a leader/resource to the healthcare team. Recommends/coordinates scheduling of work assignments and daily priorities of staff.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience with specialized knowledge in PICC, Peds, and/or NICU: Preferred
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Respiratory Care Practitioner(RCP) license: Required in CA
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required
• Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
• AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required
• AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Organizes department functions. Administers all therapies, as ordered by the physician, according to the departmental policies and procedures. Assures that all pulmonary function testing is done as accurately as possible. Assesses patients and recommends appropriate therapies/interventions. Helps educate patients in regards to their illnesses or condition and the relationship of their therapy. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of respiratory therapy practices, scope of practices, policies, procedures and techniques involved in providing comprehensive patient care. Demonstrates understanding and proper use of all patient care equipment.
• Ensures that the department has sufficient supplies and equipment to perform its assigned duties.
• Organizes and directs staffing levels, billing procedures and equipment maintenance. Prepares and updates department policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and hospital policy.
• Assists in emergency resuscitation, as required, by intubating such patients as necessary, but only if approved to do so as declared in policy statements (must be certified). Assists in maintaining appropriate amount of supplies and equipment parts, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor any devices needing repair. Implements infection control measures. Cleans and assembles equipment as necessary.
• Orients and trains new staff. Completes performance improvement for the department. Supervises substantially complex activities.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71545

Job Category : Therapist

Posting Date : 2026-09-18T16:16:01+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Bakersfield, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $41.54 to $56.98. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Respiratory Therapy

Shift Length : 12 Hours