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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Residency Program - Fall 2024 Cohort (.9FTE, Rotating) in Palo Alto, California
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Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Residency Program – Fall 2024 Cohort
RCP - New Graduate Resident
LPCHS: Respiratory Therapy Department
Application open date: May 20, 2024
Application close date: June 21, 2024
Program start date: August 26, 2024
FTE: 0.9FTE
Schedule: 12 Hour
Shift: Rotating
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, the heart of Stanford Medicine Children's Health, offers exceptional learning opportunities for current students and recent graduates to complete their orientation and training.
Our Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Residency is a 12-week program, which encompasses didactic learning, to develop your ability to think critically, preform evidence-based learning, and become oriented on built-in respiratory care equipment. With a comprehensive evaluation conducted at program completion to track competencies, to seamlessly facilitate your advancement into the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Level 1 role.
Our program greatly enhances your education through exposure to many of today’s top medical advancements and the individuals responsible for them. If you’re passionate about caring for babies, children, and caregivers and want to begin your career learning from a world-class leader in pediatrics and neonatology, then start with Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
Our Respiratory Care team at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is a part of the Pulmonary & Cystic Fibrosis Center, which provides a wide range of services for children with pulmonary and respiratory disorders, in the inpatient setting; trained to administer therapies to patients in the Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU, and our Acute Care areas. Our mission is to provide high quality, evidence-based therapies to all our patients, as we promote education for medical staff, nurses, our patients, and families, related to the pulmonary system and the therapies that we provide.
To qualify as an applicant, please note the following criteria:
Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program, with degree conferral within one (1) year of program start date.
Degree conferral awarded after August 26, 2023 for our Fall 2024 Cohort.
Must hold current unencumbered Respiratory Therapy License, issued by the Respiratory Care Board (RCB) of California (CA).
Verified before August 21, 2024 for our Fall 2024 Cohort.
Must hold current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, issued by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Verified before August 21, 2024 for our Fall 2024 Cohort.
Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification - issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification - issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Verified before August 21, 2024 for our Fall 2024 Cohort.
For consideration, the following documentation must be submitted with your application:
Current Resume.
Cover letter which indicates your reason for applying to LPCHS – Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Residency Program.
Two (2) signed letters of recommendation ("wet" or electronic signature), from Management, RCP Program Faculty, RCP Clinical Instructors, and/or Preceptors, on professional letterhead. (Max of 3 letters)
RCP program transcripts and transfer transcripts, if applicable. (Unofficial copies are accepted)
* All supporting documentation must be submitted with the application by the close date, to regard your application as complete for consideration. *
Application Instructions:
Submit the on-line application, uploading your Resume, Cover letter, and Supporting Documentation/'My Attachments', as prompted.
If necessary to log back into your applicant profile, to manage your application/upload supporting documentation, after submission:
Option 1: From the ‘Application Confirmation’ Page
Select the three (3) dots located page upper right > Select ‘My Job Applications’ > Select '+' to 'Add Attachment'
Option 2: Log back into your applicant profile using your username and password
Select ‘My Job Applications’ > 'My Cover Letters and Attachements' > Select '+' to 'Add Attachment'
For additional information about the Pediatric RCP Residency Program, please click on the link below.
Pediatric RCP Residency Program (https://careers.stanfordchildrens.org/pages/respiratory-care-residency-program)
Should you have questions or experience issues with the on-line application, please email NewGradCareers@stanfordchildrens.org . Please specify, 'RCP Residency Application" in the subject line and include your name, applicant ID (if applicable), and contact information.
Job Summary
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner Residency Program, is a 12-week intensive orientation and training, designed for the recent program graduate and licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, who is new-to-practice. To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to treat pediatric critical care and pediatric acute care patients, as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, under the coordination and supervision of the Respiratory Care Leadership Team.
Upon the successful completion of the Respiratory Care Practitioner Residency Program, with success measured via the fulfilment of orientation and training requirements, and mastery of core competencies, the program graduate will qualify for advancement to the Respiratory Care Practitioner - Level I position.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
Attends and completes all mandatory Respiratory Care Resident class instruction.
Completes all equipment handling and competency check offs.
Completes all simulation based scenarios.
Stocks supplies and equipment after completion of training and competency assessment
Performs as an RCP on the acute care floors while attending Respiratory Care Residency Program.
With oversight from core team members, performs as an RCP in one (1) Intensive Care Unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Graduated from a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program within the last year.
Experience: None Required.
License/Certification: Respiratory Care License from the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCP)
-AND-
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
-AND-
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
-AND-
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
-AND-
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association
-AND-
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver taking into consideration age, culture, and development needs.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to maintain competencies through ongoing experience and/or competency/skill review.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $72,800.00 to $72,800.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
L ucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #LI-GP1 REQNUMBER: 19557-1A