Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About the Facility
Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California, offering a comprehensive range of services. The hospital 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 a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure and respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document care with consideration of age and population-specific needs.
- May serve as Lead RCP, responsible for the section or department during a shift.
Qualifications
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.
Benefits
Shasta Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional voluntary benefit options
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and employment status (full-time or part-time).
Pay
The current compensation range for this role is $43.50 to $60.22 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Schedule
Full Time, Day Shift.