Registered Respiratory Therapists RRT

NITELINES USA, INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking skilled Registered Respiratory Therapists to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing critical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including the use of medical gases and ventilators, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in respiratory therapy, including certifications as a Polysomnographer. The position offers a competitive hourly pay rate, benefits including accrued vacation and sick leave, and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth. If you are passionate about patient care and respiratory health, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Accrued vacation

Accrued sick leave

401K opportunity

Healthcare benefits contributions

11 paid federal holidays

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with RRT and RPSGT certifications.
• 2 years of RT experience with 1 year in critical care required.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using medical gases.
• Assist with intubation and manage ventilators.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Polysomnographer

CPR Certification

Critical Care Experience

Patient Education

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification

Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Credential

Tools

Medical Gases

CPAP, APAP, BIPAP Systems

Ventilators

Job description

NEEDED: Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)

LOCATION: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) that can also function as a Polysomnographer and are Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certified.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy (RT) Program, 2 years of RT experience, 1 year in critical care, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential issued by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Certification Respiratory Board of California Licensure, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Credential with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), OR Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Credential with the American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
• Must have a current CPR certification card.

JOB DUTIES - Registered Respiratory Therapists shall be competent in the following tasks:

• Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with the use of medical gases and administration devices including oxygen and nitric oxide.
• All forms of humidification usage with the appropriate devices, including aerosols and high flow systems, administration of inhaled medications, with use of appropriate devices, to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Assist with intubation, use of all ventilators in VAGLAHS and all modes of mechanical ventilation.
• Will respond to Rapid Response Calls.
• Chest Physiotherapy (CPT), both manual and with the Vest System, and postural drainage.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); set up CPAP, APAP, and BIPAP systems; patient/family education; arterial puncture.
• Recognition of the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
• Use of split-night diagnostic/therapeutics studies as described:
• Perform polysomnogram during the first part of the night and then CPAP titration study during the 2nd half of the night if initial part of the study is consistent with obstructive sleep apnea.
• Perform full night polysomnogram sleep staging, defined as continuous recording of at least one (1) channel of EEG, two (2) channels of EOG and one (1) channel of EMG recording, following the rules of staging systematized by A. Rechtschaffen and A. Kales.
• Continuous recording of four or more additional parameters of sleep, including at least airflow, oximetry, EKG, and EMG.
• Continuous attendance as a technologist, working under the direction of the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Chief of Respiratory Therapy, who reports to Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• Maintains a technical log, manually and electronically of patient information including nocturnal patient activity, position, and events.
• Performs electronic and manual scoring.
• Follows written policies, procedures and guidelines defining the response to findings disclosed during testing requiring medical evaluation and treatment, including the use of oxygen, and split-night protocols.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.