**Overview**

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

**Responsibilities**

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values under a patient focused model based on theory practice and research achieves a quality of technical services based on an optimal level of health including support of a peaceful death. Actively participates in the delivery of Pulmonary Medicine services.

**This position is represented by SEIU Local UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.**

**Qualifications**

+ Greater than six (6) months experience in respiratory therapy

+ Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure (CT RCP)

+ Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)

**Special Skills:**

+ Demonstrates proficient technical skills in the performance of respiratory therapies and core competencies

+ Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends in the performance of respiratory therapies.

+ After 12 months demonstrates ability to take on charge therapist responsibilities as required with some level of supervision from Unit Manager.

+ Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

+ Establishes effective working relationships with other departments medical staff and co-workers; treats public courteously tactfully and professionally.

+ Performs all RT I duties & job requirements without direct supervision

**Pay Range**

$45.14 - $55.59 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.