Respiratory Care Practitioner
Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center

Respiratory Care Practitioner (Per Diem) - Days

Location: Lynwood, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Shift: 07:00 AM – 07:30 PM
Contract Length: 52 weeks (1 year)

Job Description

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Focus on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care.
• Consider age and population-specific needs.
• May serve as Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner during shift in absence of supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• DCI/BVP Workplace Violence Prevention training

Additional Notes

• Orientation paperwork provided on first scheduled shift.
• Some health and safety requirements may have location-specific exceptions.
• Fit testing must be completed prior to start if not available onsite.
• Declinations for certain vaccines may not be accepted depending on location.

This position offers a full year assignment with day shifts, focusing on respiratory care procedures under medical direction, requiring comprehensive certifications, health clearances, and compliance with facility-specific onboarding protocols.