Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

7d•$59 - $71

About The Position

Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The position is based at Sutter Roseville Medical Center and is a regular, non-exempt, full-time role on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and every other weekend required. The position is covered by a union. The role requires graduation from a two-year respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), which may be evidenced by an RCP, RRT, or CRT license. A California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification, and BLS-Healthcare Provider certification are required. RRT or CRT certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care is preferred. The position typically requires two years of recent relevant experience. The pay range is $58.62 to $71.48 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year respiratory care program accredited by CoARC; this may be evidenced by an RCP, RRT, or CRT license.
California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.
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 data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to perform routine or emergency respiratory care and 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet deadlines.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Perform routine or emergency respiratory care, including functioning effectively in emergency situations.
Prioritize assignments and complete work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.