Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) months working clinical experience as a student RCPAssociates Degree from an advanced level education programBLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS requiredCurrent California State provisional licenseRG RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire into the positionNPS credentialing must be completed within 2 years of hireEEG Competency within 1 yearMust be able to clearly communicate in English and possess critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Overview

For more than 70 years, Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care 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 as well as 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, along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member 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 one of the area’s largest not-for-profit employers, we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visit here to learn more. 

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