Sutter Health
Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Neonatal Specialist
Sutter Health, Roseville, California, United States, 95661
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) required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider NRP
Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) required within 180 days of hire
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.
* Preferred 2 years of NICU experience is desired.
* 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
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 $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 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.
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) required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider NRP
Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) required within 180 days of hire
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.
* Preferred 2 years of NICU experience is desired.
* 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
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 $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 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.