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 non-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health.Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/mercy-redding to learn more.

　　Responsibilities

　　Position Summary:

　　The incumbent is an advanced Respiratory Therapist who can perform all therapies provided by the Respiratory Care Department throughout the hospital with minimal assistance. The incumbent may assist with ensuring necessary staffing and appropriate levels of equipment as needed.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　1 year work experience or 3 years of clinical experience as required for Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care in an acute care facility

　　Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care OR Associates degree in Respiratory Care with current Adult Critical Care Specialty certification

　　Must be able to clearly communicate in English and possess critical thinking skills

　　Current ACLS BLS and PALS certifications required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

　　Current California RCP license in good standing required

　　RRT and NRP certification required

　　NPS credentialing must be completed within one year of hire date

　　EEG training must be completed within one year of hire date

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　4 years work experience in acute care facility to include adult pediatric and neonatal critical care

　　Bachelors degree with current Adult Critical Care Specialty and Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialty certification

　　Pay Range

　　$49.37 - $58.14 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.