Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

5d•$62 - $86

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 the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis and physician orders in a timely manner. Builds patient and family cooperation and confidence through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position at CPMC-California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness. The schedule is nights, with 12-hour shifts, variable days of the week, every other weekend, and 36 weekly hours.

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-form 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 prioritization and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet 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, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
Use clinical judgment and skills to contribute to and implement patient care plans based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
Protect the privacy of patients' protected health information.
Function effectively in emergency situations and collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers.