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OverviewMarian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest 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. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.ResponsibilitiesAbout This Position :Respiratory Care Practitioners have knowledge of pharmacy anatomy and physiology and make judgments in consultation with a physician and other members of the health care team with regard to the respiratory care that patients receive. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages. Demonstrates proficient technical skills in the performance of respiratory therapies utilized in all patient care areas including critical care and or Nursery/L&D. Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapies; specialty technical standards equipment supplies; safety principles and practices. Demonstrates ability to take on shift leader responsibilities as required with some level of supervision from Department Supervisor. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Demonstrates competency in Neonatal Pediatric and Adult Intubations and resuscitations. Demonstrates competency in advance modes of Ventilation including High Frequency Ventilation and Conventional Neonatal Ventilation. Establishes effective working relationships with other departments medical staff and co-workers.Selection Criteria:Two (2) years experience or RRT with one (1) year experience. A minimum of one-year experience in critical care and ventilator management preferred. Current California License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner CRT. Successful completion of Adult and Neonatal Intubation Classes and ACLS/PALS/NRP Certification.QualificationsTwo (2) years experience or RRT with one (1) year experience. A minimum of one-year experience in critical care and ventilator management preferred. Current California License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner CRT. CPR/ACLS/PALS/NRP Certification.Pay Range$47.64 - $58.65 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.