Respiratory Therapist II

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess and treat respiratory disorders, and educate patients and families. The role requires strong clinical skills, teamwork with physicians, and dedication to safety and continuous learning.

You will operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, document interventions, and participate in department quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience or RRT with one (1) year experience.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license required upon hire.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 30 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 30 days.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and implement treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and document interventions.
• Calibrate and operate respiratory equipment and blood gas devices.
• Perform diagnostic tasks including arterial blood gases and PFTs as trained.
• Respond to emergent situations and reports to the department manager.
• Maintain safety, quality control, and participate in staff development.

Skills

RRT

CPR

ACLS

PALS

NRP

BLS

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner license (CA)

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.

• Therapeutic use of all medical equipment: Calibrates and implements quality control measures for blood gas machines and documents results. Sets up ventilatory support systems. Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Medical Judgement: Demonstrates competency in assessing and communicating the patients respiratory needs and clinical status. Responds appropriately to critical or dynamic patient care situations. Responsible for assessing and reassessing patients receiving RT services.
• Perform diagnostic procedures: Demonstrates knowledge and skill in procedures and tasks within the Respiratory Departments scope of practice. Demonstrates proficient technical skills and competence in the performance of Respiratory Therapy by obtaining and using appropriate equipment and supplies. Draws and runs arterial blood gases. Performs pulmonary bedside screening; performance of pulmonary function testing or a willingness to be trained in PFT. Performs EKGs in patient focused care units Ability to assist with therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopys as required. Demonstrates competency in communicating and assessing the patients respiratory needs and clinical status.
• Compliance with department policy and procedures: Evaluates own performance and seeks validation resulting in positive change. Attends 80% of staff development meetings on a yearly basis. Demonstrates sensitivity to co-workers by providing support as it relates to job performance. Actively participates in department committees or task forces. Works towards results to create positive change with self and team members
• Responsible to report to Department Manager: Keeps respiratory department manager/supervisor informed of any department/patient incidents and documents these incidents as directed.
• Responsible for emergency calls: Answers code blue and emergency calls appropriately.

Job Requirements (Required)

Two (2) years experience *or*

• RRT with one(1) year experience, and
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA, upon hire and
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days and
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 30 Days and
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), within 30 Days

Preferred

• A minimum of one-year experience incritical care and ventilator management

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian 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 Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$52.03 - $64.05 /hour