NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner

commonspirit· Respiratory Therapy
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. 

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, 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.

 

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

Job Requirements

 

  • High School Graduate or GED
  • A minimum of 1 year critical care experience in respiratory critical care experience in respiratory therapy or
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience at a level 2 or greater with competency in neonatal and newborn delivery intubation.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA 
  • AHA Basic Life Support - CPR 
  • AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support 
  • AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program 
  • Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner role in the Respiratory Therapy department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner at commonspirit belong to?
This NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner position is part of the Respiratory Therapy department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner position at commonspirit?
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When was the NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner job at commonspirit posted?
This NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner position at commonspirit was posted on Apr 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner
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