Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The incumbent demonstrates competency in patient care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The Respiratory Care Practitioner will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, maintenance and operation of mechanical ventilators, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration.

Requirements:

• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Knowledge of: anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the cardiorespiratory system, biomedical electronics basic mathematics, chemistry , physics and psychology.  Pharmacology relating to respirator therapy.
• Ability to deal with agitated, ill and uncomfortable patients.
• Maintain confidence of patients.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients and families.
• Calm and reassure patients and families.
• Work under stressful conditions with frequent interruption.
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records.
• Coordinate several assignments and establish work priorities.
• Work in harmony with other therapists.
• Completion of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Eligible for CRTE credit through active membership in the AART or able to exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities.