Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

St. Francis Medical Center; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to deliver respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care.

This full-time night shift position requires an RCP license, NBRC RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and preferred NRP; an associate or BS degree is preferred and two years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current NBRC RRT certification or obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA/ARC required upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification from AHA/ARC required upon hire and maintained.
• PALS certification from AHA/ARC required upon hire and maintained or obtained within 60 days.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by the provider.
• Emphasize assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care for the patient.
• May be assigned as Lead RCP during a shift.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC RRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP preferred

Associate or BS degree preferred

2 years acute care experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $34.51 to $45.03. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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