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 in accordance with the diagnosis and physician orders. Builds patient and family cooperation through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication with patients, support groups, and healthcare providers. 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. This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position on the day shift, with 8-hour shifts on variable days and occasional weekend requirements. The pay range is $61.73 to $86.42 per hour; the posted range is based on the position's primary work location, and the range may differ for candidates who reside and work elsewhere. Starting pay considers 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.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensure/certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider.
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 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, 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 identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities.
Contribute to and implement patient plans of care based on diagnoses and physician orders.
Monitor and care for patients, communicating 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.
Prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team, including in environments with interruptions.
Protect each patient's protected health information and build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.
Function effectively during emergency situations.