Registered Respiratory Practitioner II

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California, seeks a Registered Respiratory Practitioner to deliver expert respiratory care for patients of all ages, performing therapies as ordered by physicians under strict policy compliance.

The role emphasizes efficient workload management, potential supervision duties during relief shifts, and a strong commitment to the hospital’s mission and core values to support positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year American Medical Association approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Three (3) years of acute care experience.
• Basic Life Support - CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimum respiratory care for patients of all ages with respiratory disorders.
• Administer therapy as ordered by physicians in strict accordance with department policies.
• Monitor workloads and department productivity; may act as relief shift supervisor when required.
• Demonstrate commitment to mission and values in daily care and performance improvement.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

NICU experience

CPR

Education

Two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Registered Respiratory Practitioner, you will 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.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Registered Respiratory Practitioner, you will 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 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, it will require 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 Medical Association approved Respiratory Therapy Program. The therapist must have passed the written Registry Examination and the clinical simulation exam provided by the NBRC.
• Three (3) years of acute care experience required.
• Position will be required to supervise and have the ability to work in all critical areas including the NICU.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support - CPR.

Preferred

• Experience in intubations (adult, pediatricand infant), arterial puncture, arterial line draws, high frequency ventilation preferred but will train.
• Experience with nitric oxide use in the NICU preferred but will train.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certification preferred.

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

Pay Range

$56.07 - $65.27 /hour