Overview

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

Respiratory Therapist IV - Respiratory Therapy

St. John's Regional Medical Center

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Respiratory Therapist IV to join our healthcare team. As a Respiratory Therapist IV, you will play a crucial role in the care and treatment of patients with respiratory conditions. You will work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of patient care

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

• Administer and monitor invasive and non-invasive respiratory therapies to patients.

• Assess and evaluate patients' respiratory conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to provide comprehensive care for patients.

• Maintain and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment.

• Educate patients and their families on respiratory conditions and treatment plans.

• Document patient information and treatment progress accurately in medical records.

• Participate in emergency response teams and code blue situations.

• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• Current California licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LIC RCP)

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in respiratory therapy

• OR three (3) years of experience in a level two (2) or greater NICU competency in Neonatal and Newborn delivery Intubation

• Three (3) years of experience in critical care and ventilator management

• Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)

• Current AHA ACLS certification (CT ACLS)

• Current AHA NRP certification (CT NRP)

• Current AHA PALS certification (CT PALS) within three months of hire

• Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

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

Pay Range

$56.90 - $67.03 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.