NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip and Knee Replacement. 

One Community. One Mission. One California

Under general medical and supervisory direction, administers the full range of respiratory care modalities in the NICU environment. Initiates and terminates mechanical ventilation per NICU 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 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.

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

Experience:

• 2 years minimum acute care experience, with 1 year of critical care experience.
• Level III NICU

Education:

• Completion of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Licensure: 

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner with the State of California. NRP based on facility requirements.
• BLS-CPR;NRP; RESP-LIC:CA

Special Skills:

• STABLE certification and transport training with full competency required within 9 months of hire.
• Transport Experience Preferred