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)
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:

• 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 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 candidates 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.