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Respiratory Care Practitioner III

Mercy Hospital Folsom Folsom, California
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The posted compensation range of $53.17 - $61.90 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-394038 Employment Type Full Time Department Respiratory Therapy Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Night Weekly Schedule Nights Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.


Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Under general medical and supervisory direction administers the full range of respiratory care modalities in all patient care areas. Initiates and terminates mechanical ventilation per Cardiac surgery protocol or physician orders. Operates and maintains blood gas analyzer. Provides quality respiratory care services including routine and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to evaluate stabilize prevent or remedy neonatal pediatric adult and geriatric pulmonary abnormalities. Utilizes a multi-disciplinary plan of care including respiratory care protocols assesses indications initiates appropriate therapeutic interventions and evaluates anticipated outcomes. Acts as a clinical resource person to department and hospital patient care team. Provides education to patients and their families. Willingness to work where needed in NICU L&D ED and ICU.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Retirement Programs
  • Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program
  • Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care or Health Sciences or credentialed in one of the following by the National Board of Respiratory Care:
    • Advanced Critical Care Specialty
    • Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
    • Certified/Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
  • Minimum of five (5) years of acute care experience with one (1) year of critical care experience
    • If qualified candidates are unavailable training positions may be considered depending on staffing needs
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) based on facility requirements
  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner with the state of California.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current California Registered Respiratory Thereapist (RRT) license
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