Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT

Local BR differs! Required: -CA RRT -BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP -EPIC experience 2 yrs experience Job Description These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). JOB 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. EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Other: 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 Affiliate: Sutter Solano Medical Center, Department: SRMC-RCP; SAFH-RCP II, SDH, SMH-Neonatal Specialist, SRMC-Neo/Peds Specialist and SMH Transport, NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider within 180 Days of hire Affiliate: Sutter Solano Medical Center, Department: SAFH-RCP1, SMH-RCP, SAFH-RCPII, SMH, SMG-Transport, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days of hire Affiliate: Sutter Solano Medical Center, Department: SAFH-RCPII, SDH, SRMC-Neo/Peds Specialist, and SMH-Transport, 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 Accredidation 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.

Created: 2026-03-10