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Position Overview:This is a 12-hour shift per diem position.Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.Principal Accountabilities
Administers medications and treatments and evaluates patient outcomes.
Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment.
Develops, implements, and coordinates the plan of care based on the diagnosis.
Educates the patient and family about prevention and management of cardiopulmonary diseases; provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Performs all respiratory care modalities.
Provides routine diagnostic modalities.
Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls: Code Blue/Rapid Response.
Qualifications:MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation/ Knowledge, including Licensure/ Certification/ Registration
Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Current California State Licensure by the Respiratory Care Board.
Registry by the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
BLS Healthcare provider.
NRP is required.
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 Accredidation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation standards.
Experience
Acute care clinical experience in Respiratory Care, training in arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
Previous experience in performing EKG is desired.
Skills
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.
.Organization: Sutter Roseville Medical CenterEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: YesJob Shift: VariableShift Hours: 8-12 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled: Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: Every Other WeekendSchedule: Per DiemHrs Per 2wk Pay Period: Per DiemAll 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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