Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The position is with Sutter Roseville Medical Center and is a regular, non-exempt, part-time role on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts and 24 weekly hours. Workdays vary, and every other weekend is required. The role is union-represented and benefits are available for eligible positions.

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) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, and equipment, and experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Ability to perform routine and emergency respiratory care, with a basic understanding of 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 ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and build collaborative relationships.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures.
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Respond to traumas and hospital emergencies and function effectively in emergency situations.
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while following standardized procedures and scientific methods.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to meet departmental and organizational objectives.
Work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve routine problems by selecting appropriate established solutions.