Respiratory Therapist, Timberlake

Sutter Health•San Leandro, CA

21h•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 OR CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Capable of performing routine or emergency respiratory care as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), and EPIC.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, 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.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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.
Performs specific procedures and/or orients other staff to the department.
Ensures the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Builds collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Functions effectively and performs this position in an emergency situation.