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 

Position Summary:

Requirements:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner CA.
• BLS from AHA.
• Knowledge of: anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the cardiorespiratory system. biomedical electronics, basic mathematics -chemistry, physics, and psychology. - pharmacology relating to respiratory 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.