Respiratory Care Practitioner- Part Time

Prime Healthcare; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Inglewood is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. The role involves promoting healing through respiratory care, diagnostic testing, and patient education. Candidates must hold a valid CA license and relevant certifications. The hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with general and specific tasks in Respiratory Care.
• Care for patients from newborn to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Promotes healing of acutely ill patients through respiratory care.
• Operates mechanical ventilators and performs respiratory assessments.
• Supports daily operations of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Education

Psychosocial Support

Fluency in English

Education

Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License in CA

BCLS Certification

PALS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Overview

At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for 100 years. It is an award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety. The hospital is a 362-bed acute-care facility with a 24-hour STEMI-certified emergency department, primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2024) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com.

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Responsibilities

Promotes healing of acutely ill patients with compromised cardiac or pulmonary systems through respiratory care, diagnostic testing, psychosocial support, and patient education. Supports the efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department. Treats patients across all age groups, from newborns to seniors. Assists with daily operations of the department, referring complex issues to the Manager or Medical Director as appropriate. Performs diagnostic testing, including arterial punctures for blood gas analysis, and maintains ABG analyzers. Operates mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, peak flow meters, and performs respiratory assessments.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License in CA.
• Current BCLS certification.
• PALS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS certification recommended.
• Current NRP certification for NICU RCP.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Experience with general and specific tasks in Respiratory Care, including care for patients from newborn to geriatric.

Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401K plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. The compensation range is $XX.00 to $XX.00, with exact starting salary determined based on skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.