**Overview**

French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California 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. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go towww.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital.

**Responsibilities**

In keeping with French Hospital Medical Center’s health care philosophy the Respiratory Care Practitioner provides care treatment and rehabilitation to patients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy. 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. Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapies; specialty technical standards equipment supplies; safety principles and practices. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Establishes effective working relationships with other departments medical staff and co-workers.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ One year experience in an acute care hospital.

+ Experience managing trauma and emergency situations.

+ Individuals with less than one year experience will be considered on an individual basis

+ Current ACLS-AHA certification

+ Current BLS-AHA certification

+ Current NRP-AHA certification

+ Ccurrent California Respiratory Care Practitioner- RRT

**Preferred Requirements:**

+ Associates Degree

**Pay Range**

$45.03 - $55.45 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.