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Registered Respiratory Practitioner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Pract Registered RT you will provide optimum respiratory care for patients of all ages with respiratory disorders performing therapy as ordered by physicians in strict accordance with current departmental policies.
Every day you will administer expert respiratory care contributing directly to patient well-being. You will maintain departmental productivity by actively monitoring workloads throughout your shift ensuring efficient service delivery. Additionally you may act as a relief shift supervisor when required. This role demands your full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization demonstrating behavior consistent with our Core Values and supporting the Organizations strategic plan and Performance Improvement Plan.
Success in this role requires exceptional clinical skills in respiratory therapy a deep understanding of patient care needs across all age groups and a proactive approach to workload management and departmental productivity. Your consistent delivery of high-quality care adherence to policies and steadfast commitment to the organizations mission and values will be paramount in promoting positive patient outcomes.
Every day you will administer expert respiratory care contributing directly to patient well-being. You will maintain departmental productivity by actively monitoring workloads throughout your shift ensuring efficient service delivery. Additionally you may act as a relief shift supervisor when required. This role demands your full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization demonstrating behavior consistent with our Core Values and supporting the Organizations strategic plan and Performance Improvement Plan.
Success in this role requires exceptional clinical skills in respiratory therapy a deep understanding of patient care needs across all age groups and a proactive approach to workload management and departmental productivity. Your consistent delivery of high-quality care adherence to policies and steadfast commitment to the organizations mission and values will be paramount in promoting positive patient outcomes.
- Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
- Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
- Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
- Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
- Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect if identified.
- Understands role of and how to access the Bioethics Committee.
Job Requirements
Required
Preferred
- Graduate of a two year American MedicalAssociation approved Respiratory TherapyProgram. The therapist must have passedthe written Registry Examination and theclinical simulation exam provided by theNBRC and received their RRT credential upon hire and
- Completed internship in acute care facilityincluding NICU and infant will be required to supervise andhave the ability to work in all critical areasincluding the NICU. upon hire and
- Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR within 90 Days and
- Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire and
Preferred
- 1-3 years Worked in acute care 1-2 yearsExperience with nitric oxide use in theNICU preferred but will train. upon hire and
- Experiencein intubations (adult pediatric and infant)arterial puncture arterial line draws highfrequency ventilation preferred but willtrain. upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire and
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program upon hire and
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support upon hire and
- Stable Program upon hire
Where Youll Work
Founded in 1899 Dignity Health - St. Josephs Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in Stockton California. Serving over 125000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU cancer care heart care and a family birth center. Additionally St. Josephs Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of Americas 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
