Respiratory Care Practitioner

  • Full-Time
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Sutter Health
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.** Limited Term 52 weeks, benefited **
Qualifications:

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
  • Current California State Licensure by the Respiratory Care Board.
  • Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
  • BLS Healthcare provider required.
  • NRP issued by the American Heart Association is required (SMH - Neonatal Specialist).
  • PALS is required (SMH).

Experience:

  • Acute care clinical experience in Respiratory Care, training in arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
  • Previous experience in performing EKG is desired.

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 TJC (The Joint Commission) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.

Special Skills/Equipment:

  • 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.

Organization:
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Employee Status: Limited Term
Employee Referral Bonus: No
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Night
Shift Hours:12 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Varied Days
Weekend Requirements: Every Other Weekend
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:72
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans

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