CommonSpirit Health

Respiratory Therapist II

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

Qualifications

  • Associates of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
  • California Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation to ensure adequate patient ventilation according to protocols.
  • Perform arterial blood draws using appropriate infection control techniques.
  • Extubate patients following the cardiac and ICU protocols or physician orders.
  • Provide a comprehensive patient report to the incoming shift personnel.
  • Collaborate with physicians to clarify prescribed therapies and suggest modifications when necessary.
  • Assess and monitor oxygen use through pulse oximetry and recommend therapy adjustments.

Benefits

  • Join an established team of dedicated respiratory therapists.
  • Engage in specialized cardiopulmonary care for patients with complex breathing issues.
  • Opportunities for critical thinking and developing personalized care plans.
  • Work in both routine and emergent situations, enhancing clinical skills.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

  • Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation to assure the patient is being ventilated adequately and according to protocol or the physician's written or verbal orders.
  • Draws blood from arterial lines following appropriate infection control technique.
  • Extubates patients as per Cardiac and ICU protocol or the physician's written or verbal orders.
  • Organizes and gives a comprehensive patient report to the incoming shift.
  • Approaches the physician to clarify prescribed therapy and recommends modification when indicated.
  • Assesses and monitors the use of oxygen by performing pulse oximetry to verify medical need for oxygen. Recommends changes in therapy.
Job Requirements

Required

  • Associates Of Science (Successful completion of accredited school of respiratory therapy and associated clinical rotations and 1 year of experience as a respiratory therapist)
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist

Preferred

  • 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist

About CommonSpirit Health

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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