Respiratory Care Practitioner II
About The Position
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center Position Overview: Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Job Description: EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 180 days of hire Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: Acute care clinical experience in Respiratory Care, training in arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. Previous experience in performing EKG is desired. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics. Knowledge of bedside pulmonary function testing; mechanics and equipment. Knowledge of arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, equipment and quality control. Demonstrated familiarity with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations. Must be able to understand, read and write the English language. Job Shift: Nights Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $54.73 to $66.73 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Requirements
- Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 180 days of hire
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
- Knowledge of bedside pulmonary function testing; mechanics and equipment.
- Knowledge of arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, equipment and quality control.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
- Must be able to understand, read and write the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
- Acute care clinical experience in Respiratory Care, training in arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
- Previous experience in performing EKG is desired.
Responsibilities
- Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures
- Provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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