• Respiratory Care Practitioner II

    Sutter Health (Roseville, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    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.

     

    **Job Description** :

    EDUCATION

    Other: Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

    CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

     

    NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 180 days of hire

     

    Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

     

    BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

    Acute care clinical experience in Respiratory Care, training in arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.

     

    Previous experience in performing EKG is desired.

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.

     

    Knowledge of bedside pulmonary function testing; mechanics and equipment.

     

    Knowledge of arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, equipment and quality control.

     

    Demonstrated familiarity with the Joint Commision on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.

     

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

     

    Must be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.

     

    Must be able to understand, read and write the English language.

    Job Shift:

    Varied

    Schedule:

    Per Diem/Casual

    Shift Hours:

    12

    Days of the Week:

    Variable

    Weekend Requirements:

    Every other Weekend

    Benefits:

    No

    Unions:

    Yes

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    0

    Employee Status:

    Per Diem/Casual

     

    Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to 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.

     

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

     

    Pay Range is $52.12 to $63.55 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._