Senior Respiratory Therapist IV - Critical Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee recognition

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist IV at Los Robles Regional Medical Center to join our acute care team.

The role focuses on respiratory procedures, patient assessment, and therapy administration for critically ill patients in a Level II trauma center. The ideal candidate will hold a California RCP license, BCLS, PALS, NRP, and have 2+ years in acute care with NICU experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation of an AMA approved 1- or 2-year Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Current State of California RCP License.
• Current BCLS.
• Current PALS.
• Current NRP.
• 2-years’ experience in an acute care setting required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in critical care including ventilator care and emergency room required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Level II or Level IIII NICU required.

Responsibilities

• Perform arterial puncture and ABG analysis upon department certification.
• Procure, storage, handling, and dispensing of therapeutic gases.
• Assess patient’s clinical condition and recommend appropriate therapy and steps for adverse reactions.
• Administer prescribed therapy per department protocols.
• Timely recognize patient condition and determine improvement or deterioration.
• Administer and monitor O2 therapy, aerosols, humidification, HHN, Surfactant, and oxyhoods for critically ill patients.
• Perform therapeutic percussion and bronchial drainage.
• Assist/perform intubation and nasal CPAP per hospital certification; maintain stabilization.

Skills

Acute care experience

Critical care experience

Arterial blood gas analysis

Ventilator care

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program (1-2 yrs)

High school diploma or equivalent

California RCP License

BCLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist IV at Los Robles Regional Medical Center to join our acute care team.

The role focuses on respiratory procedures, patient assessment, and therapy administration for critically ill patients in a Level II trauma center. The ideal candidate will hold a California RCP license, BCLS, PALS, NRP, and have 2+ years in acute care with NICU experience.