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$42.40/hr - $50.33/hr
Overview* Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
Responsibilities* Under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Care Coordinator, Respiratory Care Supervisor, Director or Physician, the RCP III must demonstrate in-depth knowledge in all modes of respiratory therapy, from perinatal/pediatrics to adult critical care, as well as other acute care areas. Must work independently in the intensive care setting and serve as a resource person in terms of clinical expertise for other staff therapists, nurses and physicians. The RCP III is fully competent in the use of the most complex treatment techniques and assists in training others and may be required to serve in a lead therapist role for specified hours or shifts.
Qualifications*
Minimum Requirements:*
Must have sound clinical experience in emergency department, adult, pediatric, neonatal and general respiratory care, prior experience will be included.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal and customer service skills along with basic time management skills.
Advancement will follow the Respiratory Clinical Ladder guidelines.
Must have one year clinical experience in RCP II position or 5 years respiratory care experience including 3 in critical care.
Must have a minimum of 2 years NICU experience and be able to demonstrate competency in Neonatal intubation with High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation.
Must possess a valid California RCP License issued by the California Respiratory Care Board.
Must have current BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS.
Must maintain a current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC.
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.
This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Pay Range* $42.40 - $50.33 /hour
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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