Respiratory Care Residency
To take care of acutely ill and injured children in today’s increasingly complex technological environment, new graduates from our Respiratory Care Residency Program acquire extended clinical experiences in neonatal and pediatrics with appropriate support systems for a successful transition from respiratory student to a professional Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Important Dates
Online Applications
Applications for the August 23, 2021 cohort will open April 1, 2021 and will close on April 30, 2021 at 5:00pm.
Packet Deadline
The online packet for the August 2021 cohort must be uploaded with your online application by April 30, 2021 at 5:00pm.
RCP Residency Initial Interviews
Interviews for August 2021 cohort will be held the week of May 10th by invitation only and RSVP required. No walk-ins.
Upcoming Program Dates
The August 2021 program begins August 23, 2021.
- Program Curriculum
- Retention Rate
- Testimonials
One-to-One Preceptor Training
Our RCP residents spend 75% of the program time receiving one-to-one precepted training in the clinical setting. Our preceptors are experienced bedside pediatric and neonatal RCP’s who are specially trained to provide expert clinical guidance to the resident.
Skills and Practice
Our RCP residents spend the remaining 25% of the program time in the classroom and skills lab. These sessions are taught by our experienced pediatric and neonatal RCP’s, subject matter experts, and clinical specialists. Sessions give the residents the tools necessary to make the transition from new graduate RCP to specialty neonatal and pediatric RCP.
Dedicated Mentors, Coaches, and Resources
A mentor is there to help guide the resident in their career development and provide them with the tools needed for them to grow professionally.
Supportive Debriefing
Our RCP residents participate in supportive debriefing and self care groups throughout the program. Our debriefing sessions are mediated by various members of our multidisciplinary team. In these forums you can vent your stresses and share your experiences in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Looping
The looping experience is an individualized rotation/orientation to different areas where RCP’s are used such as Emergency Transport, Pulmonary Function and Sleep Lab.
The Versant RCP Residency Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles was launched in 2006, and has resulted in career satisfaction rates of our previous residents, such that we have a 92% retention rate of new residents who work at our hospital.
"I felt well-prepared after the residency." - Tran Nguyen, 2008 Respiratory Therapist Resident
"It is great to know there is someone willing to help if you are in need." - Edwin Khatchetourian, 2008 Respiratory Therapist Resident
"I loved the residency. I think one of the biggest concerns of every new grad is making that transition from being a student to a licensed professional, and the residency definitely made that transition feasible while building a lot of confidence in us at the same time. What I appreciated most from the program though, was the fact that it provided many resources for us; from day one to now I haven't felt alone. With the residency, I couldn't think of any better way to start off my new career." - Jose Duran Gomez, 2009 RCP Resident
How to Apply
- Qualifying Criteria
- Online Application
- Complete the Packet
- License and Certifications
- Interview Process
If you graduated from an RCP program within the last year you are eligible for the RCP Residency Program. A graduate of an advanced RCP program is preferred. The number of positions in the program is limited.
Note: you must have your RRT and an active California RCP license by the Monday prior to the start of the program plus you must have an active American Heart association BLS and PALS card to start the program.
You may only apply for the residency program when the program indicates that it is accepting applications. Follow the steps below:
- The online application will be open on April 1, 2021. Click here to apply.
- Complete the entire application and RCP residency packet (see below) will not be accepted.
- We have a new on line application process which will require you to upload your packet in a PDF format at the same time when you apply for the position. The Packet will be up loaded under the “Resume” section as a PDF. If it is larger than 4 MB then it would need to be separated into 2 parts; Resume area and Cover Letter area (up to 4 MB each area).
Packet requirements for PDF:
- Cover Letter (addressed to Whom it may concern)
- Current Resume
- 3 Reference letters, 1 from a clinical instructor, 2 Professional
- Official/Unofficial College transcripts and Diploma from an accredited institution (Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree)
- Copy of all professional certifications on one page
We have a new on line application process which will require you to upload your packet in a PDF format at the same time when you apply for the position. The Packet will be up loaded under the “Resume” section as a PDF. If it is larger than 4 MB then it would need to be separated into 2 parts; Resume area and Cover Letter area (up to 4 MB each area).
Packet requirements for PDF:
- Cover Letter (addressed to Whom it may concern)
- Current Resume
- 3 Reference letters, 1 from a clinical instructor, 2 Professional
- Official/Unofficial College transcripts and Diploma from an accredited institution (Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree)
- Copy of all professional certifications on one page
The completed residency packet and online application must be completed by April 30, 2021 at 5:00pm.
- Must have current American Heart Association CPR, PALS and NRP Cards and must not expire for six months into the program. You must have your Respiratory CA License and RRT by August 9, 2021.
- Must obtained the Neonatal & Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification with in one year of employment.
After you submit your online application with your upload PDF packet to the Human Resources Department, if selected, you will receive an invitation to the RCP Residency initial interview meeting. You must RSVP to reserve a spot for the initial interview.
- Initial interview will be held the week of May 10, 2021 at 7am by invitation only
- If selected for a second interview, the second interview will be held on May 10 - 20, 2021 by invitation only
- If hired, a post-offer physical will be scheduled between June - July only
- If you have further questions, please contact an RCP Recruiter at 866-CHLA-HIRE.
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