Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

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. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and physician orders in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing 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) (may be evidenced by RCP/RRT/CRT license)
RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner
RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist (not required for SRMC SEIU) OR CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist (not required for SRMC SEIU)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle hazardous drugs.

Nice To Haves

NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider if required at the entity
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support if required by entity
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support if required by entity
Department, STCH: NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider, ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, & PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support required

Responsibilities

Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
Implements the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and physician orders.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
May be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
Respond to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Perform routine or emergency respiratory care.
Explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Function effectively and perform this position in an emergency situation.