Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

St. Francis Medical Center • Lynwood, CA

11d

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, with consideration of patients’ age- and population-specific needs and requirements. 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, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained 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 care while considering age- and population-specific patient needs.
• May serve as Lead RCP, taking responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; the current compensation rate is $43.28. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed