Respiratory Therapist II

CommonSpirit Health; Redding (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II. This entry-level position involves performing respiratory therapies throughout the hospital. Candidates should have clinical experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Qualifications

• Six months of clinical experience as a student RCP.
• California License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all therapies provided by the Respiratory Care Department.
• Assist with patient care in various hospital departments.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

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Position Summary

The incumbent is an entry level Respiratory Therapist who can perform all therapies provided by the Respiratory Care Department throughout most of the hospital with minimal to moderate assistance, with the exception of NICU.

Responsibilities

• May offer a sign-on Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Offering a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified applicants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of clinical experience as a student RCP.
• Associates Degree from an advanced level education program with a current California State provisional license.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English and possess critical thinking skills.
• California License.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Certification (must be through the American Heart Association).
• RG RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NPS credentialing must be completed within 2 years of hire.
• EEG Competency within 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS) certification preferred.

Overview

For more than 70 years, Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive healthcare in the North State, providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services, including a Level II Trauma Center, specialized Cardiovascular Care, Stroke Care, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Maternity Care, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services and the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. The hospital’s network includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice, and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is part of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As a large non-profit employer, we are committed to community health programs. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/mercy-redding to learn more.

Pay Range

$48.90 - $59.30 per hour

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices