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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.

• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 days of hire.

• BLS - Basic Life Support

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. Previous experience in performing EKG is desired.

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• 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 Commission 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.

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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.

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.