St Francis Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification or obtaining it within 3 months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and current maintenance required.
  • Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon hire and current maintenance required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
  • Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in relevant field preferred.
  • Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and document respiratory care considering patient needs.
  • May serve as Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner, supervising the department during shifts.
  • Communicate effectively with medical and support staff regarding patient care.
  • Adapt techniques and procedures based on patient age and specific populations.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay rate of $55.00.
  • Flexible schedule with night shifts and rotating weekends.
  • Opportunity to enhance clinical skills in a supportive environment.
  • Short-term contract with the possibility for extension or future opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Contract Pay: $55.00 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 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

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

2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained withinthree (3) months of hire.

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 upon hire and maintain current.

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

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

7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $55/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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