Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Shasta Regional Medical Center•Redding, CA
•$44 - $60
About The Position
Shasta Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RRT assesses, plans, implements, and documents patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the RRT may be assigned as Lead RCP and be responsible for the section or department during the shift. This is a full-time night-shift position.
Requirements
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
- ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree required; if neither is held, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as an RCP preferred.
- NRP certificate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
- When assigned as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
