Registered Respiratory Practitioner I

St Josephs Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver respiratory therapies to patients of all ages. You will administer treatments, monitor patient responses, and support departmental productivity under physician orders.

The role requires an AMA-approved two-year program graduate, NBRC Registry, RRT credential on hire, and CPR. You may supervise shifts as needed, contributing to a high-quality level of care within a renowned

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC Registry Examination and clinical simulation exam completed with RRT credential on hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification on hire; ongoing education as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain departmental productivity and monitor shift workloads.
• May act as relief shift supervisor when required.
• Demonstrate commitment to the hospital mission and core values.

Skills

RRT credential

CPR certification

Supervisory ability

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program (2-year AMA approved)

NBRC Registry exam

Job description

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

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.

• 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 andhave 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