Registered Respiratory Practitioner I

St Josephs Medical Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver expert respiratory therapy to patients of all ages, per physician orders and departmental policies.

You will help maintain unit productivity and may serve as a relief shift supervisor as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical skills, a proactive workload management approach, and a commitment to the organization's mission and values, including privacy, respect,

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Passed NBRC Registry and clinical simulation; RRT credential at hire.
• Internship in acute care including NICU and infant deliveries; able to supervise.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license; CPR within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy per physician orders following department policy.
• Maintain department productivity by monitoring workloads during shifts.
• Provide care across all ages with emphasis on patient privacy and dignity.
• May serve as relief shift supervisor when required.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Patient care (all ages)

Workload management

Team supervision

Education

Two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program

NBRC Registry exam + clinical simulation

NICU internship

CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Tools

Nitric oxide administration

Arterial puncture/ABG draws

High-frequency ventilation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Respiratory Care Pratitioner, you will help provide optimum respiratory care for patients of all ages with respiratory disorders, performing therapy as ordered by physicians in strict accordance with current departmental policies. Every day, you will administer expert respiratory care, contributing directly to patient well-being. You will be expected to maintain departmental productivity by actively monitoring workloads throughout your shift, ensuring efficient service delivery. Additionally, you may act as a relief shift supervisor when required. This role demands your full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization, demonstrating behavior consistent with our Core Values, and supporting the Organization's strategic plan and Performance Improvement Plan.

To be successful in this role, you must have exceptional clinical skills in respiratory therapy, a deep understanding of patient care needs across all age groups, and a proactive approach to workload management and departmental productivity. Your consistent delivery of high-quality care, adherence to policies, and steadfast commitment to the organization's mission and values will be paramount in promoting positive patient outcomes.

• Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
• Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
• Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
• Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
• Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
• Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a two year American MedicalAssociation approved Respiratory TherapyProgram. The therapist must have passedthe written Registry Examination and theclinical simulation exam provided by theNBRC and received their RRT credential, upon hire and
• Completed internship in acute care facilityincluding NICU and infant deliveries.Position will be required to supervise and have the ability to work in all critical areasincluding the NICU., upon hire and
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, upon hire and

Preferred

• 1-3 years Worked in acute care 1-2 yearsExperience with nitric oxide use in theNICU preferred but will train., upon hire and
• Experiencein intubations (adult, pediatric and infant),arterial puncture, arterial line draws, highfrequency ventilation preferred but willtrain., upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and
• Stable Program, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California