Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health • Roseville, CA

1d • $59 - $71

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 while delivering patient care. May perform specific procedures and/or orient other department staff.

The role is per diem/casual, with 12-hour night shifts on variable days and every other weekend. The position is non-exempt and has zero scheduled weekly hours. The pay range is $58.62 to $71.48 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package, although benefits are listed as unavailable for this position.

Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work and must do so in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

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 data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to perform routine or emergency respiratory care and 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 working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI).
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
• Ability to function effectively in an emergency situation.

Nice To Haves

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

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 diagnosis and physician orders.
• Monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
• Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and/or orient other staff in the department.
• Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree