Registered Respiratory Therapist

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute, an award-winning orthopedics program, surgical weight loss, and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center, as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will play a vital role in supporting the respiratory health and recovery of patients across a range of clinical conditions. In this position, you will perform both diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, evaluate patient progress, and contribute to high-quality care planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory treatments in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Assess and monitor patient respiratory status, documenting progress and updating care plans as needed.
• Ensure proper function and maintenance of respiratory equipment, reporting issues to the charge therapist.
• Obtain and validate written physician orders, and maintain accurate records of care provided.
• Collaborate with the care team to organize and prioritize daily assignments, ensuring no procedures are missed.
• Uphold compliance with department protocols, hospital policies, and California’s Respiratory Care Act of 1982.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge in respiratory care techniques, technologies, and safety standards.

At St. Bernardine Medical Center, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven, patient-focused environment. Join a team committed to excellence in care and continuous improvement, where your skills and dedication will help improve lives every day.

• Graduate of Respiratory Therapist / Technician Program accredited by the AMA Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation
• Current CA RCP
• Current RG RRT 
• AHA-BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association