Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Critical Care

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role includes arterial punctures, ventilator management, infection control, and critical-care support in emergencies.

The candidate will perform routine respiratory procedures, assist with procedures like bronchoscopy, and educate patients and families while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care in a busy

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience in RCP II or 5 years in respiratory care with 3 years in critical care.
• Must have CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license upon hire and CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP upon hire.
• Experience using computers and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform arterial punctures and manage ventilators as part of patient care across age groups.
• Administer aerosolized medications, perform chest physiotherapy and bedside spirometry.
• Respond to emergencies, support physicians in procedures such as bronchoscopy and intubation.

Skills

Ventilator management

Arterial punctures

CPR / ACLS

Infection control

Electronic health records

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role includes arterial punctures, ventilator management, infection control, and critical-care support in emergencies.

The candidate will perform routine respiratory procedures, assist with procedures like bronchoscopy, and educate patients and families while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care in a busy