Sutter Health·Santa Cruz, California
Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures for patients from newborns through adulthood. Collaborates with healthcare providers to implement patient care plans and ensures adherence to safety and privacy regulations.
*This on-call position is a blend of 8 and 12-hour shifts with paid standby. The person selected must be able to report within 30 minutes when called. The role provides care to patients ranging from newborns through adulthood.*
Other: Graduate of a two-year respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) (may be evidenced by RCP/RRT/CRT license).
Certification &
LICENSURE: RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist (not required for SRMC SEIU) OR CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist (not required for SRMC SEIU) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual 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. Pay Range is $77.16 to $77.16 / hour 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.
Requires a graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program and a valid RCP, RRT, or CRT license along with BLS certification. Candidates should have 2 years of recent relevant experience and proficiency in respiratory therapy principles and equipment.
Market context
California allied-health employers often look for respiratory therapists because hospitals and acute-care settings need coverage across inpatient, emergency, and critical care units. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a CoARC-accredited graduate degree, a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT certification, and recent experience. Before applying, confirm your license and certification details match the posting; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.