RESP THERAPIST III (NICU) - Dignity Health
Santa Maria, CA
About the Job
Overview
Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest 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. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.
Responsibilities
About This Position:
Respiratory Care procedures in the NICU in accordance with all quality and safety standards. Respiratory Care Practitioners have knowledge of pharmacy anatomy and physiology and make judgments in consultation with a physician and other members of the health care team with regard to the respiratory care that patients receive. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages. Demonstrates proficient technical skills in the performance of respiratory therapies. Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapies; specialty technical standards equipment supplies; safety principles and practices. Demonstrates advanced and proficient technical skills in performance of respiratory therapies utilized in all patient care areas including critical care and or Nursery/L&D. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Demonstrates competency in all Technical Functions required of a NICU RT Demonstrates ability to work as part of a clinical team in dynamic or critical situations. Demonstrates ability to participate in the patients interdisciplinary plan of care and education. Establishes effective working relationships with other departments medical staff and co-workers.@DH
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
+ Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a Community or Regional NICU
+ Must be proficient in neonatal intubation delivery room attendance and resuscitations ventilatory management and infant transport
+ Credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
+ Current CA license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (CT RCP)
+ Current CPR-AHA (CT CPRBLS)
+ Current NRP-AHA (CT NRP)
Preferred Requirements:
+ Registred Respiratory Therapist
+ STABLE
+ PALS
+ Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Certification from NBRC
Pay Range
$53.84 - $66.28 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest 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. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.
Responsibilities
About This Position:
Respiratory Care procedures in the NICU in accordance with all quality and safety standards. Respiratory Care Practitioners have knowledge of pharmacy anatomy and physiology and make judgments in consultation with a physician and other members of the health care team with regard to the respiratory care that patients receive. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages. Demonstrates proficient technical skills in the performance of respiratory therapies. Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapies; specialty technical standards equipment supplies; safety principles and practices. Demonstrates advanced and proficient technical skills in performance of respiratory therapies utilized in all patient care areas including critical care and or Nursery/L&D. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Demonstrates competency in all Technical Functions required of a NICU RT Demonstrates ability to work as part of a clinical team in dynamic or critical situations. Demonstrates ability to participate in the patients interdisciplinary plan of care and education. Establishes effective working relationships with other departments medical staff and co-workers.@DH
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
+ Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a Community or Regional NICU
+ Must be proficient in neonatal intubation delivery room attendance and resuscitations ventilatory management and infant transport
+ Credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
+ Current CA license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (CT RCP)
+ Current CPR-AHA (CT CPRBLS)
+ Current NRP-AHA (CT NRP)
Preferred Requirements:
+ Registred Respiratory Therapist
+ STABLE
+ PALS
+ Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Certification from NBRC
Pay Range
$53.84 - $66.28 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Source : Dignity Health
