Senior Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Critical Care

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding in California is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our established RT team. You will provide advanced cardiopulmonary care, manage ventilators, oxygen therapies, and related treatments to patients with breathing difficulties.

Ideal candidates demonstrate clinical excellence, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure while collaborating with the care team to develop sound care plans.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Current California RCP license upon hire.
• BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• Neonatal/Neonatal-Pediatric specialty credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Integrates patient data and responses to therapy to plan care aligned with department standards.
• Performs CPAP and in-house transport of ventilated patients.
• Performs thorough cardiopulmonary assessments and documents SBAR communications.
• Conducts daily pulmonary mechanics on ventilated patients.
• Presents patient information at ventilator rounds and communicates care plans to physicians.

Skills

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Neonatal-Pediatric Specialty Respirary

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

California RCP license (provisional)

Job description

Mercy Medical Center Redding in California is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our established RT team. You will provide advanced cardiopulmonary care, manage ventilators, oxygen therapies, and related treatments to patients with breathing difficulties.

Ideal candidates demonstrate clinical excellence, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure while collaborating with the care team to develop sound care plans.