Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Shasta Regional Medical Center•Redding, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is an award-winning team dedicated to quality, compassion, and community. It is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California, offering a comprehensive range of services. The medical center is recognized as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Watson Health, holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, and is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee, and Diabetes. It is also a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure and respiratory failure, and is among the top 5% nationally for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center focuses on patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

2 years experience as an RCP
NRP certificate

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director.
Assess, plan, implement, and document care, considering age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
May be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift, in the absence of a supervisor.