St Francis Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

St Francis Medical Center$68K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC, or able to obtain within three months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must remain current.
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon hire and must remain current.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required upon hire or within 60 days.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
  • Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
  • Assesses patient needs and plans appropriate care based on those needs.
  • Implements therapeutic procedures effectively and with patient safety in mind.
  • Documents all care activities accurately and promptly in patient records.
  • May serve as Lead RCP, overseeing department operations during shifts.

Benefits

  • Paid time off with flexible options for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K retirement plan to help prepare for the future.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education.
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options available to customize coverage.
Full Job Description
Overview

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

    Paradise Valley Hospital 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. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $32.55 to $47.14. 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 StatusFull Time ShiftDays

    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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