Neonatal Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

St.-Mary-Medical-Cente; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical respiratory care across diverse clinical settings. You will assess respiratory function, administer oxygen, nebulizers, and ventilation, and provide patient education to families and caregivers.

You will work closely with physicians and nurses, respond to emergencies, and uphold patient safety and evidence-based practice in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in neonatal critical care is required.
• RCP-CA credential required.
• BLS (AHA) required; PALS and NRP certifications.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory function and monitor status.
• Administer oxygen therapy, nebulized treatments, and ventilation as prescribed.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and care plans.
• Document therapies and track patient progress per policy.

Skills

Neonatal critical care

Advanced respiratory care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-CA)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical respiratory care across diverse clinical settings. You will assess respiratory function, administer oxygen, nebulizers, and ventilation, and provide patient education to families and caregivers.

You will work closely with physicians and nurses, respond to emergencies, and uphold patient safety and evidence-based practice in a busy hospital environment.