Respiratory Therapist II

Dignity Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess and treat respiratory disorders, and manage therapy plans.

You will document interventions, collaborate with physicians, and educate patients and families. The role emphasizes safety and ongoing professional development.

This 265-bed nonprofit hospital has been recognized for LGBTQ+ equality and is a Stroke Center, offering a strong, integrated care team.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in respiratory therapy.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and implement treatment plans.
• Document interventions and collaborate with physicians.
• Educate patients and families on care and equipment.
• Maintain safety and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

CPR/BLS certification

Education

CA Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.

Every day you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.

• Attends 80% of staff development meetings on a yearly basis.

• Actively participates in department committees task forces.

• Completes all mandatory core competency checklists and certifications.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for pursuing continued training/education in response to personal assessment and ever changing medical technology and treatment.

• Evaluates own performance and seeks validation resulting in positive change. Provides feedback to peers in a formal and informal review process as a team member expectation.

• Assists in review and revision of policies, procedures and competencies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Greater than six (6) months experience in respiratory therapy.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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Pay Range

$49.30 - $60.70 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.