Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•Vallejo, CA

13d•$59 - $73

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. Follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and deliver optimal patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

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.
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 written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Ability to perform 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 working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks 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, monitor, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
Contribute to and implement patient plans of care based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.