Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 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. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

*This is a PER DIEM position, 1 year of ACUTE CARE experience AND licensure is preferred*

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. 1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
   2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
   3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
   4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.
   5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.
   6. NRP certificate preferred
   7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
   8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
   9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation ratee for this role is $43.28. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. 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 Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

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