NICU Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,668,000 - 175,621,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide life-sustaining respiratory care across clinical settings for neonates and other patients.

You will assess respiratory function, administer therapies, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. Required are neonatal critical care experience and credentials such as RCP-CA, BLS, PALS, and NRP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years neonatal critical care experience required.
• RCP-CA credential required.
• BLS, PALS, NRP certifications required or active.
• CRT credential desired.
• Strong emphasis on patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat neonatal patients using prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Administer oxygen, nebulizers, and ventilation as ordered.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and safety.
• Respond to emergencies and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Document therapies and monitor patient response.

Skills

Neonatal critical care experience

Education

RCP-CA

AHA Basic Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide life-sustaining respiratory care across clinical settings for neonates and other patients.

You will assess respiratory function, administer therapies, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. Required are neonatal critical care experience and credentials such as RCP-CA, BLS, PALS, and NRP.