Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

St. Francis Medical Center•Lynwood, CA

4d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, taking into account the age- and population-specific needs and requirements of each patient. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current certification.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintain current certification, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
When assigned as Lead RCP, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.