CommonSpirit Health

Respiratory Care Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (2 years)
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a Respiratory Therapist or successful completion of student rotation
  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in California
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
  • Fire Safety certification within 90 days

Responsibilities

  • Apply clinical expertise to plan and evaluate respiratory care for patients
  • Demonstrate effective judgment regarding respiratory care practices
  • Guide and supervise interdisciplinary team members in respiratory interventions
  • Establish priorities and coordinate respiratory care effectively
  • Document and communicate symptoms, treatments, and patient condition changes
  • Coordinate care plans with other healthcare team members to achieve goals

Benefits

  • Membership in SEIU-UHW union, providing collective bargaining protections
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous training
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to a diverse patient population in respiratory care
  • Possibility of involvement in cutting-edge respiratory therapy practices
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.Every day, you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.

 

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the respiratory care of patients.
  • Demonstrates effective respiratory care judgment and a working knowledge of the respiratory process.
  • Guides interdisciplinary team members by supervising respiratory interventions and assisting with related tasks.
  • Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating respiratory care.
  • Documents and communicates all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Coordinates plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve desired goals and outcomes.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduate of a two (2) year AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
  • A minimum 1 year primary work experience as a Respiratory Therapist or have successfully completed a student rotation at NHMC
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
  • Basic Life Support - CPR
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Fire Safety, within 90 Days

 

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CommonSpirit is a nonprofit health care center. They offer community health programs, research programs, virtual care services, and home health programs that address the root causes of poor health, such as access to care, affordable housing, neighborhoods, and a healthy environment.

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