Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures. Assesses, treats, cares for, and evaluates patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The position is full time, non-exempt, and regular, with a night shift of 12 hours and 30 weekly hours. The schedule includes variable days and every other weekend. The position is based at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Pay is listed as $58.62 to $71.48 per hour; the range may vary according to the employee’s work location. Starting pay considers factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. 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); 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, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.
Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 meet deadlines.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Perform routine and emergency respiratory care, including functioning effectively in emergency situations.
Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.