Senior Neonatal Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver life-sustaining care across acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

You will assess patients, administer oxygen and nebulizers, and assist with mechanical ventilation, collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care. The role requires neonatal critical care experience, BLS, PALS, NRP, and RCP-CA certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• A minimum of 3 years current neonatal critical care experience required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: RCP-CA credential.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret age-specific data for treatments.
• Deliver age-appropriate respiratory care and fluid management as ordered.
• Perform prescribed therapeutic procedures including bronchodilators and suctioning.
• Monitor and document patient response to therapy and labs where applicable.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and collaborate with physicians and nurses.

Skills

Neonatal ICU care

Emergency response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ventilation management

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner: RCP-CA

Certified Respiratory Therapist

AHA Basic Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver life-sustaining care across acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

You will assess patients, administer oxygen and nebulizers, and assist with mechanical ventilation, collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care. The role requires neonatal critical care experience, BLS, PALS, NRP, and RCP-CA certification.