Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

8d•$59 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role requires a two-year respiratory care program accredited by CoARC (which may be evidenced by an RCP, RRT, or CRT license), a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification, and BLS certification. Recent relevant experience and knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment are required. The position is part-time, works nights, has 12-hour shifts and variable days, and includes every-other-weekend work. It is a regular, non-exempt position with 24 weekly hours. The posted pay range is $58.62 to $71.48 per hour, with actual starting pay dependent on factors including 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); this may be evidenced by an RCP, RRT, or CRT license.
California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
BLS-Basic Life Support 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 varied data 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.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting 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 interrupt-driven environment.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Ability to safeguard patient protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Respond to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including people without medical backgrounds.
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while following standardized operating procedures, policies, and scientific methods.
Work independently and collaboratively, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Function effectively in emergency situations.