Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

17d•$62 - $86

About The Position

Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities. Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to contribute to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and physician orders in a timely manner. Builds patient and family cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication with patients, support groups, and healthcare providers. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position with 12-hour day shifts, variable days of the week, and every-other-weekend requirements. The schedule totals 36 hours per week. The stated pay range is $61.73 to $86.42 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC); this may be evidenced by an RCP, RRT, or CRT license.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential; the posting notes these are not required for SRMC SEIU.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.
Ability to interpret information and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to perform routine or emergency respiratory care and a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to protect the privacy of patients' protected health information (PHI).
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Ability to function effectively in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
Use clinical judgment and skills to contribute to and implement patient care plans based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Monitor patients attentively and communicate effectively with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.