CommonSpirit Health

Respiratory Therapist III

CommonSpirit Health • $85K — $100K *
Camarillo, CA 93010In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in respiratory therapy, including 2 years in critical care and ventilator management.
  • Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California required upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required upon hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required upon hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required upon hire.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Assess respiratory status of patients and implement appropriate treatment plans.
  • Manage treatment methods including oxygen therapy, ventilation, and airway management.
  • Educate patients and their families on respiratory care and treatment processes.
  • Document all interventions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with physicians and medical staff for integrated patient care.
  • Participate actively in staff development and departmental committees or task forces.
  • Continuously evaluate personal performance and pursue further training opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development through attendance at staff meetings and training.
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance teamwork and patient outcomes.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of respiratory cases in a critical care environment.
  • Contributions to the development and revision of clinical policies and procedures.
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, you will 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.
  • Attends 80% of staff development meetings on a yearly basis. Measurement: Observation, Minutes of meetings.
  • Actively participates in department or Unit committees, PIT teams, or task forces. Measurement: Observation, Minutes of meetings.
  • Completes all mandatory competency checklists and certifications including: a) Mechanical Ventilation, b) Neonatal intubation (as directed), c) Neonatal transports, d) Neonatal resuscitation. Measurement: Observation, Inservice/training, Documentation.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for pursuing continued training/education in response to personal assessment and ever changing medical technology and treatment. Measurement: Observation.
  • Evaluates own performance and seeks validation resulting in positive change. Provides feedback to peers in a formal and informal review process as a team member expectation. Measurement: Observation, Departmental monitors.
  • Assists in review and revision of policies, procedures and competencies. Measurement: Observation, Departmental monitors.


Job Requirements

Required
  • 3 years experience years experience in respiratory therapy including 2 years experience in critical care and ventilator management
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire

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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Employees at CommonSpirit Health enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both their professional and personal lives. The company is committed to the career growth of its employees, offering numerous opportunities for advancement and professional development.

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10,001 employees
Industry
Hospitals & Medical Centers
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