Per Diem / PRN Level II - Respiratory Care Practitioner - $56-71 per hour
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Sutter Health is seeking a per diem / prn Respiratory Care
Practitioner Level II for a per diem / prn job in Berkeley,
California.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per DiemWe are so glad you are interested in
joining Sutter Health!Organization:ABSMC-Ashby CampusPosition
Overview:Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency
respiratory care procedures and provides assessment, treatment,
care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
or abnormalities. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical
skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care
based on the diagnosis and physician orders in a timely manner.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their
family/support group, and other healthcare providers through
competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and
effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal
regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and
safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be
responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other
staff to the department.Level II-III NICU experience.Job
Description:RESPIRATORY SERVICES:
- Performs respiratory care procedures on a routine and emergency
basis for all age groups ranging from neonate to geriatric
according to policy and procedure.
- Assesses patient prior to delivering prescribed therapy and
provides recommendations to physician for appropriate adjustments
in the type and frequency of treatment as needed
- Provides input to and implements the patient's plan of care
based on the diagnosis and physician orders.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as
appropriate. Performs all respiratory care modalities.
- Administers medications and treatments and evaluates patient
outcomes.
- Educates the patient and family about prevention and management
of cardiopulmonary diseases; provides information about community
support groups and other available programs.
- Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls: Code Blue/Rapid
Response
- Provides routine diagnostic modalities.EDUCATION:
- Other: Graduate of a two-year respiratory care program
accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
(CoARC)CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider if required at the
entity
- RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist within 90 days
- OR CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist within 90 days
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderTYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of recent relevant experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views,
and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and
various hospital emergencies.
- Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions,
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Capable of performing routine or emergency respiratory care as
well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology,
pathology, and medical terminology.
- Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain
sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse
audiences, including non-medical people.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills,
including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within
standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve
objectives and meet deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft
Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records
(EHR), and EPIC.
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies,
procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet
deadlines.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including
accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with
interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting
appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health
information (PHI).
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other
healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate
objectives.
- Function effectively and perform this position in an emergency
situation.#LI-GW1Job Shift:NightsSchedule:Per Diem/CasualShift
Hours:12Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Every other
WeekendBenefits:NoUnions:NoPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly
Hours:0Employee Status:Per Diem/CasualNumber of Openings:1Sutter
Health is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $56.48 to $70.60 / hourThe
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. ---Sutter Health
Job ID #R-62868. Posted job title: respiratory care practitioner
ii, per diemAbout Sutter HealthHeadquartered in Sacramento, we
provide coordinated care to more than 3 million Californians. Our
integrated network has created a connected model of care that is
delivering coordinated healthcare when, where and how people need
it. We are committed to ensuring healthcare is accessible and
inclusive to all by offering comprehensive services and quality
health programs tailored to the diverse communities we serve.
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