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Sutter Health Respiratory Therapist in Lakeport, California

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

Organization:

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview:

As a member of the health care team, the Respiratory Care Practitioner functions under the direction of the physician and collaborates the RN who is responsible for coordinating patient care activities. The RCP interacts with various hospital personnel, patients, and families utilizing customer service philosophies while maintaining confidentiality. Performs respiratory care procedures and cardiopulmonary diagnostic tests on a routine and emergency basis.

Job Description :

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner

RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

One year prior acute care, emergency and floor care experience preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of acute and subacute, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, assessment skills and criteria, operating principles and practical application of respiratory equipment, emergency procedures and various respiratory drugs and their side effects is required.

Excellent communication and guest relation skills.

A knowledge and demonstrated skill in the use of oxygen delivery devices, IPPB, pulmonary function testing, volume ventilators, oximeters, blood gas drawing and analysis, blood gas analyzers, EKG machine, and resuscitation equipment is required.

An understanding and ability to apply various breathing and chest resuscitation physiotherapy techniques is also required.

Ability to assess patients respiratory care educational needs and implement teaching.

The ability to handle a variety of stressful situations while remaining calm and professional, be flexible and work independently in many situations.

Demonstrates ability to operate basic office equipment, i.e., fax machine, computer, copier, etc.

As a direct clinical care provider, a knowledge of interpersonal, critical thinking, and technical skills is required for the neonate/infant (1 day - 2 years), child (3 - 12 years), adolescent (13 - 17 years), adult (18 - 69 years), and geriatric (70+ years) with whom you work, serve, or come in contact.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

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

Pay Range is $44.18 to $54.92 / 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 candidate’s 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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