Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Neonatal Specialist

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

Organization:
SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview:
This position will have a focus on NICU and Labor and Delivery (LD). 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) required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 days of hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• Experience with intubation of infants strongly preferred.
• 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:
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:
36

Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employerEOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $54.73 to $66.73 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.