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 (L&D). 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.

• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Certification required

• 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:

30

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $55.83 to $68.07 / 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.