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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
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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 online 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 Attachments' > 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 online 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.
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)
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association
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/certi.