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Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Residency Program - Spring 2025 Cohort (.9FTE, Rotating)

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
United States, California, Palo Alto
Dec 23, 2024

Clinical Services

Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Residency Program - Spring 2025 Cohort
New Graduate RCP
LPCHS: Respiratory Therapy Department

  • Application open date: December 11, 2024
  • Application close date: January 15, 2025 at noon/12 PST
  • Program start date: March 17, 2025

FTE: 0.9FTE
Schedule: 12 Hour
Shift: Rotating

At Stanford Medicine Children's Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

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.

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 March 17, 2024 for our Spring 2025 Cohort.
  • Must hold current unencumbered Respiratory Therapy License, issued by the Respiratory Care Board (RCB) of California (CA).
    • Verified by March 11, 2025 for our Spring 2025 Cohort.
  • Must hold current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, issued by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
    • Verified by March 11, 2025 for our Spring 2025 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 by March 11, 2025 for our Spring 2025 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. (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 and supporting documentation to 'My Attachments', as prompted.
  • If it is 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 'Add Attachment' to upload documents
    • Option 2: Log back into your applicant profile using your username and password
      • Select 'My Job Applications' > 'My Cover Letters and Attachements' > Select Select 'Add Attachment' to upload documents

For additional information about the Pediatric RCP Residency Program, please click on the link below.

Pediatric RCP 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.

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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

Lucile 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.

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