ICU Respiratory Care Specialist — Ventilation & Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Folsom, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver comprehensive respiratory support for neonates to geriatrics. You will perform arterial punctures, ventilation management, airway care, and emergency response with precision and focus on patient safety.

You will provide cross‑discipline collaboration, infection control, and report patient status to the oncoming shift while adhering to CA licensure and AHA CPR/ACLS/PALS guidelines.

Qualifications

• AMA approved respiratory therapy program completed.
• California RCP license active in CA.
• CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications per AHA requirements.
• NRP certification is preferred for neonatal care.
• Active RRT in CA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation to ensure appropriate ventilation according to protocol or orders.

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

California Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Basic Life Support - CPR (American Heart Association)

ACLS - American Heart Association

PALS - American Heart Association

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist in California (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Hospital of Folsom, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver comprehensive respiratory support for neonates to geriatrics. You will perform arterial punctures, ventilation management, airway care, and emergency response with precision and focus on patient safety.

You will provide cross‑discipline collaboration, infection control, and report patient status to the oncoming shift while adhering to CA licensure and AHA CPR/ACLS/PALS guidelines.