Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•Vallejo, CA

11d

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 patient care plans based on diagnoses and physician orders. Builds patient and care-team confidence 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), which 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, 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.
Ability to perform routine and emergency respiratory care, with basic knowledge of 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.
Ability to comply with standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, except where not required for SRMC SEIU.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification, except where not required for SRMC SEIU.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification if required by the entity.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if required by the entity.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if required by the entity.

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 care plans based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Comply with regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other department staff.
Prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks, including in environments with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to support departmental and corporate objectives.
Function effectively during emergency situations.