Lead Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care (RRT/RCP II)

Shasta Regional Medical Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shasta Regional Medical Center, a 226-bed acute care facility in Northern California, is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II. The role focuses on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of respiratory care for diverse patient populations. Lead duties may appear during shifts.

Qualified candidates hold an RCP license and NBRC RRT, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS; neonatal resuscitation is a plus. Full-time with day shifts in California.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS from AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS from AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Lead RCP on occasion, with responsibility for the section or department during a shift.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

State RCP license

NBRC RRT credential

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)

Associate or BS degree preferred

Job description

Shasta Regional Medical Center, a 226-bed acute care facility in Northern California, is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II. The role focuses on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of respiratory care for diverse patient populations. Lead duties may appear during shifts.

Qualified candidates hold an RCP license and NBRC RRT, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS; neonatal resuscitation is a plus. Full-time with day shifts in California.