Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

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. 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); 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, 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 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 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, including managing multiple tasks and interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate established solutions.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification; 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, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
Contribute to and implement patients’ plans of care based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and/or orient other department staff.
Prioritize assignments, manage multiple tasks, and work independently and as part of a team.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Function effectively during emergency situations.