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RESP CARE PRACT II - CASUAL

  • Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield
  • Bakersfield, California
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The posted compensation range of $47.79 - $47.79 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2025-452137
Employment Type
Seasonal/Casual/OnCall/Supplemental
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Hours/Pay Period
.01
Weekly Schedule
Sunday - Saturday (0630 - 1900 or 1830 - 0700)
Shift
Varies
Remote
No
Category
Therapy
Union
SEIU UHW

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well-being.

Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration.

To be successful, you will possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.
  • Perform aerosol and humidity therapy. Administer aerosolized medication. Administer chest physiotherapy procedures. Administer medical gas and operate analyzers to determine saturation of oxygen and other gases in the blood.
  • Performs basic and some advanced duties of Respiratory Care as outlined in the American Association of Respiratory Care's Clinical Practice Guidelines: http://www.rcjournal.com/cpgs/index.cfm
  • Respond to emergency call throughout the hospital and perform emergency respiratory care procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Provide basic and some advanced life support measures to all patient populations concentrating on area of expertise: Airway and Ventilation.
  • Performs electrocardiograph testing and related procedures.
  • Performs EKG testing to all patient populations and have basic knowledge to determine discrepancies in machine interpretations.

Job Requirements
Required
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA, upon hire and
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire and

Preferred
  • Associates Of Science Respiratory Therapy and Advanced practitioner level experience and ability to perform independently in the NICU and Adult ICU', upon hire and
  • Some experience in the use of computers
  • Neonatal-Pediatric Specialty Respiratory Therapist, upon hire
Where You'll Work

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 area's 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 here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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