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Respiratory Care Practitioner NICU

California Hospital Medical Center Los Angeles, California
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The posted compensation range of $49.20 - $60.59 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-453201 Employment Type Full Time Department Respiratory Therapy Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 07:00 am to 7:30 pm Remote No Category Therapy

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well-being.

Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration.

To be successful, you will possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.

  • Ensures that patient care is appropriate and effective and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Ensures that communications and interactions with patients and other care givers are appropriate and timely.
  • Ensures that patient and family education is accurate, culturally sensitive, and performed in a timely manner.
  • Ensures that diagnostic test results are accurate and reported in a timely manner.
  • Maintains all related equipment in optimal working order per policy and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Current California RCP License
  • AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Fire Safety, within 90 Days of hire


Preferred

  • Associates Of Science in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Of Science in Respiratory Care 
  • 1-3 years  acute care experience including,pediatrics, trauma, and ventilator management; blood gas and pulmonary function testing experience desirable;experience with extended and managed care 
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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