Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day Shift

Description:Reporting to the Practice Coordinator Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, this position is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care); monitoring mechanical ventilation; administering medications; patient assessment; understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring; understanding blood work results; monitoring, teaching, and training.

Pay Range: $35.61 - $49.85

1. Graduation from a two-year AMA accredited Respiratory Care Program or the equivalent training is required.
2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the NBRC is required.  Current SAMC staff with Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT) and significant previous experience may be accepted in lieu of RRT certification.
3. Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of California is required.
4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
5. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
6. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.