Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Prime Healthcare; Redding (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility that values quality, compassion, and community. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering patient-centered care, performing essential respiratory procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee satisfaction, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Outstanding Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Nurse Clinical Advancement Program

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Lead RCP responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Documentation of Care

Team Leadership

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

BCLS Certification

RRT Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Our hospital is located alongside the beautiful Sacramento River where the sun shines 300 days a year! Only 1 hour away from Mt. Shasta and minutes away from Brandy Creek Beach, you’ll experience the sunshine state's fresh air, greenery, and more of what NorCal has to offer.

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (NCAP)
• Many more voluntary benefit options

The Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (NCAP) recognizes professional clinical full-time and part-time nurses for their expertise and engagement in unit, department and organizational activities. Nurses are awarded annual bonuses for participation in the program and they increase in value at each level.

Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit www.shastaregional.com.

Company is an equal opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• NRP certificate preferred.
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree required. If there is no Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $42.53 to $58.87. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.