Respiratory Therapist II: Critical Care & Ventilator Care

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess and treat respiratory disorders, and manage therapy plans including oxygen and ventilation.

You will document interventions, collaborate with physicians and staff, and apply strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and safety focus. A commitment to ongoing development and patient education is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years experience or RRT with one year experience.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA RESP-LIC
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 30 Days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assess respiratory status.
• Implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management) and document interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and medical staff.
• Perform arterial blood gases and pulmonary function testing; assist with bronchoscopy as required.
• Report department incidents and participate in staff development meetings.
• Respond to emergency calls and code blue situations.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Equipment proficiency

Communication

Education

CA Respiratory Licensure (RESP-LIC)

RRT certification

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Ventilators

ECG equipment

PFT equipment

Job description

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess and treat respiratory disorders, and manage therapy plans including oxygen and ventilation.

You will document interventions, collaborate with physicians and staff, and apply strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and safety focus. A commitment to ongoing development and patient education is essential.