Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Union workforce

Job summary

Sutter Roseville Med Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care and to provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited program with CA RCP license is required; NRP and BLS certified. NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT) are preferred, with 2 years of relevant experience and strong teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CA Licensed RCP required.
• NRP certification.
• RRT/CRT NBRC certification preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic, diagnostic and emergency respiratory care procedures.
• Assess, treat, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Respond to hospital emergencies and traumas.
• Maintain patient privacy and PHI confidentiality.
• Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to meet department goals.

Skills

Respiratory therapy principles

Data interpretation

Anatomy & physiology

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

PHI privacy

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Education

CoARC-accredited two-year respiratory care program

CA licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

NRP certification

RRT or CRT NBRC certification preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Organization

SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview

Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Education

Other: 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)

Job Description

Other: 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)

Certification & Licensure

• CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Certification through National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

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.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Function effectively and perform this position in an emergency situation.

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

12

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

30

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range

Pay Range is $58.62 to $71.48 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.