Respiratory Therapist II

Overview CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Respiratory Therapist II - Respiratory Therapy St. John's Hospital Camarillo Per Diem St. John's Hospital Camarillo is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Respiratory Therapist II to join our dynamic team. Responsibilities Provide advanced respiratory therapy services to patients in accordance with prescribed physician orders. Assess and implement appropriate respiratory care plans based on patient conditions. Administer respiratory treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. Monitor and evaluate patient responses to therapy, making necessary adjustments for optimal outcomes. Participate in emergency response and code blue teams as needed. Mentor and train Respiratory Therapist 1 staff members. Qualifications Greater than six (6) months experience in respiratory therapy Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure (CT RCP) Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPR BLS) Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. This position is represented by SEIU Local UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.