The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) has the responsibility, accountability, and the authority to deliver safe, effective, quality respiratory care according to the philosophy and goals/objectives, policies, procedures, guidelines and objectives of Respiratory Care Services. The RCP, utilizing the Relationship Based Care Model and the four C's of the NorthBay Way assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all patients assigned to his/her care. The RCP makes determinations regarding the progress of the patient toward goals and utilizes a therapeutic professional relationship with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team to facilitate the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Care is provided according to the specific physiologic, developmental and psychosocial needs of the patient. Supports the mission, vision, values and expectations of excellence of the organization.

Education:

1. Graduate of an approved CoARC RCP Program.

Licensure and Certifications:

1. Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License by the state of California
2. CRT required. RRT required if hired after July 2017
3. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification required

Experience:

1. A minimum of 6 months post graduate acute care as an RCP
2. Pediatric/neonatal experience preferred

Other:

1. The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
2. All RCPs in the Patient Care Services Department are required to wear Navy Blue colored scrubs per the professional appearance policy.

Compensation is base on years of experience: $49.80- 60.53 per hour

Night Shift Differential: $8.75 per hour

Evening Shift Differential $5.58 per hour

Weekend Shift Differential $1.40 per hour