NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner – Neonatal Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s California Hospital Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across NICU to geriatric patients in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, and strict infection control. Maintain equipment and provide patient education, while collaborating with the care team for optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Neonatal care training (STABLE) with preceptorship experience.
• CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.
• Fire safety training completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonate to geriatric patients.
• Perform arterial punctures and arterial blood gas sampling.
• Operate mechanical ventilators and manage respiratory equipment.
• Ensure infection control and isolation procedures are followed.
• Communicate with patients and care team to ensure timely care.
• Maintain equipment to policy and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and therapies.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Ventilator management

Infection control

Emergency response

Communication with care team

Education

Current California RCP License

STABLE neonatal training hours

CPR - BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Fire Safety training

Tools

Ventilator systems

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s California Hospital Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across NICU to geriatric patients in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, and strict infection control. Maintain equipment and provide patient education, while collaborating with the care team for optimal outcomes.