Respiratory Care Practitioner II
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Job overview
Alameda Health System is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II. The Respiratory Care Practitioner II provides advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages under general direction, assuming responsibility and accountability for delivering services, performing related duties, and supporting the department’s clinical operations.
Key focus areas include Attend staff meetings and in‑services while staying current on departmental communications., Communicate contraindications or changes in therapy to appropriate personnel., and Complete all procedures assigned during the work shift..
Successful candidates bring Respiratory Care Degree, Bachelor's Degree (any field), and Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential. Important skills include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, and California Respiratory License.
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Respiratory Care Practitioner II
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Oakland, CA
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Highland General Hospital
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HGH Respiratory Therapy
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Full Time - Day
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Allied Health
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$61.28 - $79.02 / Hour
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Req #:43889-32641
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FTE:0.9
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Posted:June 3, 2026
Summary
SUMMARY : Under general direction, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II is an advanced practitioner level professional health care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of Respiratory Care services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients within a given scope of time. Performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
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Attend staff meetings, in-services and remain current on all departmental communications.
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Communicate contraindications or change in therapy to the appropriate personnel.
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Completes all procedures assigned during work shift.
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Coordinates and organizes workload to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
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Establishes priorities for patient care based on essential patient needs.
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Evaluates effectiveness of care within the scope of Respiratory Care Services.
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Maintain good communication with co-workers, supervisor, Medical center patients and visitors in a constructive and effective manner.
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Must be able to perform in the Lead Therapist role as needed, in the absence of the Senior Therapist or Supervisor, or as requested.
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Observe the Medical Center uniform dress code and always wears the identification badge.
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Participate as a team member within the Respiratory Care Services Department and AHS.
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Perform clinical assessments / data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on the patient’s physiologic / subjective status, as well as response to therapy.
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Perform duties independently, using profession-based judgment and decision-making consistent with professional practice.
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Performs all therapies according to departmental policies and procedures.
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Provide a complete, concise and professional report to oncoming / relieving therapist.
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Report to work on time and maintain good attendance.
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Reviews all therapy orders before treatment to ensure appropriateness
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education: Graduate from a respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts or Science degree.
Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) level credentialing with the NBRC.
Required Licenses/Certifications: Current license by the Respiratory Care Board of the State of California.
Minimum Experience: three (3) years regular (20 hours or more per week) of recent work experience as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Required Licenses/Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association.
Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association.
Required Licenses/Certifications: NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification- AHA American Heart Association
Required Licenses/Certifications: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association
Respiratory Care Practitioners previously grandfathered into HGH RCPII who maintain their CRT NBRC credential and California RCP license are exempt from this educational and NBRC RRT requirement.
Respiratory Therapists working in the Pulmonary Function Lab require successful completion of the Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist Exam.
Pay Range: $61.28 - $79.02 / Hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.
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