St Francis Medical Center

Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 60 days of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 60 days of hire
  • Two years of acute care experience required

Responsibilities

  • Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
  • Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with consideration of specific needs
  • May serve as Lead RCP in absence of a supervisor, overseeing the section or department
  • Interact with patients of varying age groups and specific health conditions
  • Collaborate with medical and respiratory teams to enhance patient outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and health guidelines during procedures

Benefits

  • Fast interview and offer process
  • Work in high-acuity critical care environment
  • Competitive pay with shift differentials
  • 36 hours per week schedule with rotating weekends
  • Temporary contract for 12 weeks allowing for potential flexibility in employment
Full Job Description
Overview
Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Contract Pay: $50.00 per hour Location: St Mary's of Nazareth Shift:Full-Time Nights | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Schedule:36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required Contract Length: Temporary 12 Weeks

✔ Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process✔ Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

✔ Competitive pay + shift differentials

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 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. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

9. Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this roleis a flat rate of $50/hr . 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 StatusTemporary ShiftNights

About St Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is a for-profit hospital in Lynwood, California, United States, owned by Prime Healthcare Services.
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