RCP NICU
Part Time • Lynwood, CA, 90262, Lynwood
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JOBID: PHS-5210
Position: RCP NICU
Shift Schedule:19:00 - 07:30
Location: Lynwood, CA, 90262
Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner Must have NICU experience.
Location: Lynwood, CA, 90262
Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner Must have NICU experience.
Job Type: Per diem
Start date: 12/15/2025 - 12/15/2026
Pay: $50 to $53
Position Summary
Position Summary
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the NICU provides specialized respiratory care for premature and critically ill newborns. The RCP performs respiratory assessments, administers respiratory therapies, manages ventilators, and supports neonates requiring advanced respiratory interventions during night shifts. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory assessments and develop care plans for neonates under medical direction.
- Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, CPAP, HFNC, surfactant administration, and aerosol treatments.
- Manage and monitor neonatal ventilators, HFOV, and other advanced respiratory support systems.
- Perform intubation assistance and support neonatal resuscitation as part of the NICU team.
- Document all assessments, treatments, and clinical changes accurately in the EMR.
- Monitor patient response to therapy and communicate findings to the NICU medical team.
- Participate in high-risk deliveries as needed.
- Ensure proper infection control, equipment cleaning, and maintenance of respiratory devices.
- Respond to emergencies and perform CPR and NRP-guided interventions.
- Collaborate closely with nurses, neonatologists, and other care team members during night shifts.
- Follow all hospital policies, NICU protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current and valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License.
- RRT preferred; CRT may be accepted depending on facility requirements.
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required.
- BLS and ACLS certifications as required by facility.
- Minimum 1 year of NICU respiratory therapy experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of neonatal ventilation equipment and techniques.
- Ability to work independently during night shifts and manage multiple acuity levels.
- Excellent communication and critical-thinking skills.
Precision Scans is an equal opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
Compensation: $50.00 - $53.00 per hour
What makes us different?
Precision Scans, is a staffing registry that provides staffing solutions/Temporary coverage through supreme optimum quality professionals/technologist for allied health and nursing needs.
Uniting talent with opportunity
Providing prompt service in order to staff your need is a priority for Helping Hands Staffing Services. We have staff in place that is specialized in providing you with the right candidate based upon your needs. We provide staff for the following areas.
- Allied Health Professional
- Mammogram Technologist
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Vascular Technologist
- MRI Technologist
- CT Technologist
- X-Ray Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nursing
- RN, LVN, CNA
Philosophy
Our Team’s commitment to strive for excellence, because we believe technologists are the eyes & ears of the Radiologist to deliver Precision in every scan or diagnostic test.
Vision
To heal human kind by providing compassionate care.
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