Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP

Overview St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. We provide vital healthcare services for 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who rely on the hospital for high‑quality and compassionate 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. The hospital also 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. 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 provider. Emphasis will be on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population‑specific needs. The RCP II may also serve as Lead RCP, responsible 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 maintained. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintained. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintained 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 includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and numerous voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and employment status (full‑time or part‑time). The compensation range for this role is $34.51 to $45.03 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hiring, considering factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: Privacy Notice Privacy Notice for California Applicants: #J-18808-Ljbffr