Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU)– Respiratory Therapy

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner in our NICU , you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive respiratory care to our tiniest patients, ensuring their optimal health and well-being.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

• Access to cutting-edge medical resources and technology.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Paid time off and holiday benefits.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients.

• Maintains all required patient and department records.

• Maintains and evaluates proper functioning of equipment when required.

• Responsible for obtaining written physician orders pertaining to respiratory care.

• Responsible for organizing and planning daily work assignments and notifying shift charge therapist of problems and missed procedures.

• Maintains professional knowledge of current respiratory care practice and department policy and procedures.

• Responsible to practice job duties in accordance with department /Medical Center policy and procedure and the Respiratory Care Standards of Practice.

• The NICU RCP functions as primary NICU therapist.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.

• Must have minimum of 1 year critical care experience in respiratory critical care experience in respiratory therapy or minimum 2 years’ experience in a level 2 or greater with competency in neonatal and newborn delivery intubation.

• Must be an NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of two years working experience as an RCP in NICU.

• Current State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.

• Current certification in specialty area as required.

• Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (AHA PALS) required.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.

• Must maintain current Fire Safety card required

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

Pay Range

$47.40 - $57.73/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.