Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

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

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!

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 the current compensation rate for this role is $43.28. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Days

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