St Francis Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist (RCP)

St Francis Medical Center • $65K — $97K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  • Current BCLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire.
  • Current PALS (ARC or AHA) certificate within 3 months of hire.
  • Current ACLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire.
  • NRP certificate required by April 1, 2026.
  • English fluency (written and verbal).
  • Demonstrated competency in Respiratory Care for patients from newborns to geriatrics.

Responsibilities

  • Promote healing in acutely ill patients with compromised cardiac or pulmonary systems.
  • Provide patient education and support psycho-social needs.
  • Conduct diagnostic testing to optimize patient care.
  • Perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis.
  • Operate and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators and bi-level ventilation equipment.
  • Assist with daily operations of the Cardiopulmonary Department when needed.
  • Meet patient care needs spanning a diverse age range from newborns to older adults.

Benefits

  • Paid time off.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement options.
  • Flexibility with comprehensive benefits package tailored to employee needs.
Full Job Description
Overview

Promotes healing of acutely ill patients whose cardiac or pulmonary systems have been compromised through illness or injury through the provision of respiratory care, diagnostic testing, providing for the psycho-social needs of the patient, and patient education. Encourages and enhances the progression and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department. Treats patients from newborn, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle, and older adults. When requested, assists day-to-day operations of the Cardiopulmonary Department, referring out-of-the 6ordinary issues to the Manager and/or Medical Director, as appropriate. Provides diagnostic testing to the patient to help optimize the total care given. Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis; knowledge in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control of ABG analyzers. Abilities to use mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, peak flow meters, ability to perform respiratory assessment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

2. Current BCLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current PALS (ARC or AHA) certificate within 3 months from date of hire and maintain current

4. Current ACLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

5. Effective April 1, 2026 NRP certificate required upon hire and maintain current.

6. English fluency (written and verbally).

7. Experience: Knowledge of the general/specific tasks necessary to the practice of Respiratory Care; requires demonstrated competency in the ability and knowledge to effectively care for the newborn to geriatric patient.

Pay Transparency

Centinela Hospital 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 $31.50 to $46.81. 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 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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