Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Neonatal Specialist

Sutter Health • Roseville, CA

3d • $55 - $67

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 days of hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures
• Provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies

Benefits

• Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
• As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed