Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Sutter Health

. Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeBurlingame • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62 - $86 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory care procedures, patient assessment, and treatment planning while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in emergency response and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RRT Certification/LicensureRCP Certification/LicensureBLS CertificationKnowledge of Respiratory Therapy PrinciplesExperience in Emergency Situations

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic Respiratory Care ProceduresDiagnostic Respiratory Care ProceduresEmergency Respiratory Care ProceduresPatient Assessment and EvaluationInterpretation of Medical DataBasic Understanding of Human AnatomyKnowledge of Medical TerminologyAbility to Perform Routine Respiratory CareTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with Healthcare ProvidersAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Prioritize AssignmentsAbility to Function in Emergency Situations

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteEHREPIC

Certifications & Qualifications

RCP CertificationRRT CertificationBLS CertificationNRP CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory CarePatient PrivacyHealthcare RegulationsTrauma ResponsePatient Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures
Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities
Implement the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis and physician orders
Exercise sound judgment and developed clinical skills in patient care
Gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers
Monitor patients attentively and provide competent care
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
Protect patient privacy and safety while delivering optimal care
Perform specific procedures as assigned
Orient other staff to the department as needed
Work variable days, including every other weekend, on 12-hour shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a two-year respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), which may be evidenced by an RCP/RRT/CRT license
RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) certification/licensure
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification/licensure
BLS (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider) certification
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) if required at the entity
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) if required by entity
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if required by entity
2 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment
Experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions
Ability to perform routine or emergency respiratory care
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), EHR, and EPIC
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems
Ability to ensure patient PHI privacy
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to function effectively in emergency situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Comprehensive total rewards program