Respiratory Therapist I — Ventilation & Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver specialized cardiopulmonary care for patients with breathing difficulties.

You will manage ventilation, oxygen therapies, nebulizers, and related treatments, applying assessment and critical thinking to develop effective care plans in routine and emergent situations.

Requirements include an Associate Degree and CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license; BLS/ACLS/PALS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license upon hire.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 6 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 6 months.
• Experience managing trauma and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages.
• Demonstrates proficient technical skills in respiratory therapies.
• Apply assessment and critical thinking to develop care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the health care team.
• Collaborate with other departments and medical staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate degree

Job description

French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver specialized cardiopulmonary care for patients with breathing difficulties.

You will manage ventilation, oxygen therapies, nebulizers, and related treatments, applying assessment and critical thinking to develop effective care plans in routine and emergent situations.

Requirements include an Associate Degree and CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license; BLS/ACLS/PALS within 6 months.