Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Mercy San Juan Medical Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide essential respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role includes arterial blood gas sampling, ventilator management, infection control, and emergency care, with careful attention to patient safety and accurate documentation.

The successful candidate will have completed an AMA approved respiratory therapy program, hold a CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and BLS from

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license for CA.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform arterial blood gas sampling with high accuracy and deliver results promptly.
• Operate mechanical ventilation and manage airway support across patient ages.
• Maintain infection control and isolation procedures in all patient care settings.
• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonate to geriatric patients.
• Document critical results to RN or physician within five minutes of analysis.

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Basic Life Support (AHA)

RRT credential (RG/RRT)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well‑being. Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration. To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.

• Works in at least two (2) of the following areas: Adult ICUs, Labor & Delivery/Nursery, non‑critical acute adult areas, ED/Relief Shift Leader, Skilled nursing facility. Must remain at least 98% of the time.
• Demonstrates the ability to draw and run an arterial blood gas sample with 100% accuracy.
• Reports and documents critical results reporting within 5 minutes of analysis to RN or Physician. The results will be phoned or given in person. Expected outcome: No more than four (4) omissions annually.
• Patient Assessment: Complete assessment performed on all new patients according to department policy. To include: Physical assessment, History, Acuity check, and patient Care Plan.
• Accurate assessment and response to therapy given will be reevaluated in all patients daily.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program. If no qualified candidate, may consider training positions, depending on staffing needs.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• One (1) year clinical experience.
• RG RRT

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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