Respiratory Therapist III

St. Johns Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. Johns Regional is a part of Dignity Healths 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 here at Community. One Mission. One California

As our Respiratory Therapist you will provide essential direct patient care assessing treating and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.

Every day you will assess respiratory status implement treatment plans (oxygen ventilation airway management) and educate patients/families. Youll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.

To be successful you will demonstrate strong clinical skills critical thinking and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration plus a commitment to safety and continuous development are essential.

• Attends 80% of staff development meetings on a yearly basis. Measurement: Observation Minutes of meetings.
• Actively participates in department committees task forces. Measurement: Observation Minutes of meetings.
• Completes all mandatory competency checklists and certifications including: a) Mechanical Ventilation b) Neonatal intubation (as directed) c) Neonatal transports d) Neonatal resuscitation. Measurement: Observation Inservice/training Documentation.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for pursuing continued training/education in response to personal assessment and ever changing medical technology and treatment. Measurement: Observation.
• Evaluates own performance and seeks validation resulting in positive change. Provides feedback to peers in a formal and informal review process as a team member expectation. Measurement: Observation Departmental monitors.
• Assists in review and revision of policies procedures and competencies. Measurement: Observation Departmental monitors.

Required

• 3 years experience years experience in respiratorytherapy and
• 2 years experience incritical care and ventilator management
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Preferred

• Basic Life Support Instructor
• Certified EKG Tech