St Francis Medical Center

Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP

St Francis Medical Center$71K — $93K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered.
  • Assess patient needs and plan care accordingly.
  • Implement and document care with attention to patient demographics.
  • Occasionally take on Lead RCP responsibilities during shifts.
  • Work under the direction of the medical and cardiopulmonary director or manager.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package allowing customization to individual needs.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • 401K retirement plan options.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage provided.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education.
  • Voluntary benefit options available.
Full Job Description
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 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 $34.51 to $45.03. 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.
    Learn more about St Francis Medical Center

    Similar Jobs

    More Jobs at St Francis Medical Center

    More Hospitals & Medical Centers Jobs

    Find similar Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP jobs: