Respiratory Therapist II
CommonSpirit Health - Santa Cruz, CA
posted 19 days ago
About the position
The Respiratory Therapist II at Dominican Hospital is responsible for providing routine respiratory care services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This role includes administering inhaled medications, oxygen therapy, and noninvasive ventilation, as well as performing arterial blood gas analysis and limited pulmonary mechanics assessments. The therapist may also assist physicians with complex procedures such as endotracheal intubation and therapeutic bronchoscopy. This position is designed for individuals who may not yet have demonstrated full competency in all areas of clinical care, with the potential for reclassification to Respiratory Therapist III upon meeting competency requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine respiratory care services for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Administer inhaled medications and oxygen therapy.
- Perform bronchial hygiene and noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
- Conduct arterial blood gas analysis and limited pulmonary mechanics assessments.
- Assist physicians with complex procedures such as endotracheal intubation and therapeutic bronchoscopy.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience as a respiratory therapist.
- Successful completion of an accredited school of respiratory therapy and associated clinical rotations.
- Associate of Science degree.
- Valid State of California License or Permit Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Two (2) years of experience as a respiratory therapist.
