Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - ICU & Emergency

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

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonate through geriatric patients. The role focuses on critical interventions, infection control, and patient safety in a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include arterial punctures, ventilation support, airway management, and emergency respiratory procedures, with strong emphasis on team collaboration and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience as a licensed respiratory therapist in acute care.
• Experience in ED, adult, pediatric, neonatal and general respiratory care.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• CPR/BLS certification and advanced life support certifications.
• NICU/ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential respiratory care for all age groups, including neonates and geriatrics.
• Perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation and airway maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and follow infection control procedures.
• Operate mechanical ventilators and administer medical gases.
• Perform ECG testing and interpret basic results.

Skills

EMERGENCY RESPIRATORY CARE

ECG testing

Airway management

Ventilation support

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

CA Respiratory Therapist License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonate through geriatric patients. The role focuses on critical interventions, infection control, and patient safety in a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include arterial punctures, ventilation support, airway management, and emergency respiratory procedures, with strong emphasis on team collaboration and adherence to clinical guidelines.