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NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

#Interdisciplinary Team #BLS #Patient Care #Critical Care #PALS #Clinical Skills #Neonatal #Acute Care #Hospital

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care by assessing respiratory status and implementing treatment plans including oxygen and ventilation. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and document patient progress.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1-2 years of critical care experience, specifically in neonatal and newborn delivery intubation. Required certifications include CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license, AHA Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

high schoolDocumentationIntubationVentilationClinical judgmentSafety compliancePatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationEmergency careCritical careAirway managementRespiratory therapyNeonatal resuscitation

Job description

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located.
Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health.
It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.
Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
One Community.
One Mission.
One California Job Summary and Responsibilities 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.
You'll 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.
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Job Requirements High School Graduate or GED A minimum of 1 year critical care experience in respiratory critical care experience in respiratory therapy or A minimum of 2 years of experience at a level 2 or greater with competency in neonatal and newborn delivery intubation.
Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA AHA Basic Life Support - CPR AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program Fire Safety, within 90 Days

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