Lead RCP - Day Shift, Per Diem

St. Francis Medical Center; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II on a per diem basis. The role entails performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics under medical direction, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care with attention to age-specific needs.

Qualifications include active RCP license, NBRC RRT, and BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred. Associate or BS degree preferred; two years of acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current NBRC RRT credential or obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and pulmonary diagnostic tests as ordered by the provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with attention to age-specific needs.
• May serve as Lead RCP and supervise the section or department during a shift.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC RRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II on a per diem basis. The role entails performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics under medical direction, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care with attention to age-specific needs.

Qualifications include active RCP license, NBRC RRT, and BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred. Associate or BS degree preferred; two years of acute care experience preferred.