Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Neonatal Specialist
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Job overview
Sutter Health is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Neonatal Specialist. The Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Neonatal Specialist will focus on NICU and Labor & Delivery, performing therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures, and providing assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies while exercising critical thinking and decisive judgment in a fast‑paced environment.
Key focus areas include Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures, Assess, treat, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies, and Conduct intubation of infants as needed.
Important skills include Anatomy Knowledge, Physiology Knowledge, Pathophysiology Knowledge, Chemistry Knowledge, Physics Knowledge, and Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing Knowledge. Preferred (not required): Decisive Judgment, Infant Intubation, Acute Care Respiratory Experience, and Arterial Puncture Procedure.
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Full job description
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
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CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
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National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Certification required
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NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 days of hire.
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BLS - Basic Life Support
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
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Experience with intubation of infants strongly preferred.
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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:
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Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
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Knowledge of bedside pulmonary function testing; mechanics and equipment.
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Knowledge of arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, equipment and quality control.
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Demonstrated familiarity with the Joint Commision on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.
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Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Must be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
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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
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
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.
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