Respiratory Therapist III

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.
Responsibilities

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values the Respiratory Therapist III actively participates in the delivery of Pulmonary Medicine Services.

Qualifications

• Current California licensed RCP CRTT or RRT with three (3) years experience in respiratory therapy including two (2) years experience in critical care and ventilator management
• Current BLS/CPR ACLS and NRP certifications
• PALS certification within three (3) months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR instructor or EKG training preferred

Special Skills:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends in performance of respiratory therapies.
• Demonstrates proficient technical skills in the performance of respiratory therapies as well as core & specialty competencies.
• After 12 months demonstrates ability to take on charge therapist responsibilities as required without direct supervision from Unit Manager.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a clinical team in dynamic or critical situations.
• Demonstrates ability to participate in the patient's interdisciplinary plan of care & education
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and acts as a clinical resource for other ancillary or medical staff.
• Demonstrates ability & critical thinking skills in assessing & treating ventilator emergency room & critical care patients.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Demonstrates advanced and proficient technical skills in performance of respiratory therapies utilized in all patient care areas including critical care and/or NICU.
• Establishes effective working relationships with other departments medical staff and co-workers; treats public courteously tactfully and professionally.