Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Day Shift, RRT

Prime Healthcare Services; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Regional Medical Center seeks an experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures under medical direction. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and thorough documentation of care across age groups.

Applicants should hold a current RCP license and NBRC-registered credentials or obtain them within 3 months. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required or must be obtained within specific timelines.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required upon hire and maintained or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Focus on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care with age/population considerations.
• May be assigned as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section/department during shift.

Education

RCP license

RRT NBRC

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Associate or BS degree preferred

2 years acute care experience preferred

Job description

Shasta Regional Medical Center seeks an experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures under medical direction. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and thorough documentation of care across age groups.

Applicants should hold a current RCP license and NBRC-registered credentials or obtain them within 3 months. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required or must be obtained within specific timelines.