Respiratory Therapist III NICU

Dignity Health

Santa Maria, CA, United States
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

As our Respiratory Therapist III, 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.

+ Attends 80% of staff development meetings on a yearly basis.
+ Actively participates in department committees task forces.
+ Completes all mandatory competency checklists and certifications.
+ Assumes responsibility and a...