Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift | Santa Rosa, CA

13-Week Contract | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3x12-Hour Shifts

This position supports a busy respiratory therapy department caring for a broad patient population spanning infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Clinicians work off RCP protocols, independently evaluating, assessing, and treating patients across a range of acuity levels and diagnoses. Strong critical thinking skills are essential.

Clinical Scope

• Mechanical ventilation management, weaning, and extubation
• BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and nitric oxide therapy
• Intubation assist, tracheostomy care and management, bronchoscopy
• Arterial blood gas collection and interpretation
• Chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and aerosolized medication administration
• Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care including bubble CPAP, RSV management, and neonatal transport
• Inter-departmental and ambulance patient transport

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience required
• Active ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, and RRT certifications
• Valid California RT license (compact license must be in hand at submission)
• Community hospital experience preferred

Schedule & Float

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12s
• Float to a nearby sister facility may be required; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• Weekend coverage required
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
• 40-hour orientation provided
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of submittal