Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

8d•$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. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position with a night shift, 12-hour shifts, variable days, and every other weekend required. The position is based at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.

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.
California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP).
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
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 information and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing 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 of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Respond to traumas and hospital emergencies and function effectively in emergency situations.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.