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Respiratory Therapist I

Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, California
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The posted compensation range of $50.16 - $60.83 /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 2025-413590 Employment Type Full Time Department Respiratory Therapy Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Night Weekly Schedule 18:00-06:30; Rotating weekends Remote No Category Therapy

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Therapist I provides routine respiratory care services for pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations including, but not limited to provision of inhaled medication, bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, noninvasive ventilation (NIV), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), arterial blood gas analysis and limited assessment of pulmonary mechanics (Forced/ Slow Vital Capacity, Negative Inspiratory Force, etc.) in accordance with Respiratory Therapy protocols and/or policy & procedure. Additionally, the Respiratory Therapist I may assist physicians with complex procedures such as endotracheal intubation and therapeutic bronchoscopy as needed.The Respiratory Therapist I is designated as an entry-level position for individuals with 0 to 1 year experience as a respiratory therapist or new graduate within the profession. After 1 year of experience and demonstration of competency with general patient care modalities in the intensive care setting, the Individual is eligible for reclassification as Respiratory Therapist II.


Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Successful completion of accredited school of respiratory therapy and associated clinical rotations
  • Associate of Science degree
  • Must possess a current and valid CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP) or Permit
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Current PALS certification
  • Current NRP certification, required within 1 year of hire
Overview

Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Comprehensive Care
Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives ‘A’ grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient’s chest.
Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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