Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

17d•Onsite

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. Uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to contribute to and implement the patient’s plan of care based on 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 applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while providing patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. The role is based at CPMC–California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. It is a part-time, non-exempt, regular position scheduled for 24 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts on variable days and every other weekend. The pay range is $61.73–$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.
RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) licensure.
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential; the posting notes these are not required for SRMC SEIU.
BLS (Basic Life Support) 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 written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Ability to provide routine and emergency respiratory care, with a basic understanding of 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 collaboratively, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting solutions from established options.

Nice To Haves

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) certification if required by the entity.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification if required by the entity.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification if required by the entity.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
Contribute to and implement patient plans of care based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
Protect each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Function effectively and perform the position during emergency situations.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to meet departmental and organizational objectives.