Sutter Health
Location
Vallejo, CA | United States
Job description
Organization:
SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center
Position Overview:
Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Job Description :
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 Days of hire
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days of hire
Intubation Certification within Intubation Certification
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
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
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.
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:
Varied
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
12
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Once a Month
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $50.64 to $62.03 / 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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