Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

15d

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 patients’ plans of care based on diagnoses and physician orders. Builds patient and family cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Complies with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other department staff. This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position at CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. The schedule is 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, with variable days and every other weekend required. The 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) license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential, except where not required for SRMC SEIU.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Department-required certifications when applicable: Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Ability to provide routine and emergency respiratory care, with 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 amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Ability to protect patients’ protected health information and build collaborative relationships with peers and 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.
Contribute to and implement patients’ plans of care based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and other 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.