Respiratory Therapist I: Ventilator & Emergency Care

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver specialized cardiopulmonary care, including ventilation management, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and respond calmly in routine and emergent situations.

You will work with a team of RTs, coordinate with physicians and staff, and stay current with respiratory therapy standards while ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner license required on hire.
• American Heart Association certifications within 6 months: BLS-CPR, ACLS, PALS.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including ventilation management and oxygen therapy.
• Assess patients and develop and execute care plans with critical thinking.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team for patient care decisions.
• Maintain proficiency with current respiratory therapy standards and safety principles.
• Establish effective relationships with other departments and staff.

Skills

Emergency response

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree

California Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver specialized cardiopulmonary care, including ventilation management, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and respond calmly in routine and emergent situations.

You will work with a team of RTs, coordinate with physicians and staff, and stay current with respiratory therapy standards while ensuring patient safety and quality care.