Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights

Kindred Hospital Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Los Angeles seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe respiratory care per physician orders, monitor ventilation, and assess patients. You will document services, verify orders, and update patient records while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and staff to support recovery goals.

The role requires NBRC registry eligibility, ACLS and BLS certifications, and at least 1 year of acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Good interpersonal skills when interacting with residents, families and staff.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Understand growth and development for adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform airway management including bag/mask ventilation and assist with intubation as needed.
• Document all respiratory care procedures accurately in the department system.
• Verify physician orders and update patient profiles with current clinical status.
• Provide timely updates to physicians and hospital staff and participate in rounds and in-services.

Skills

Ability to work under stress

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Reading/comprehension

Regular attendance

Education

NBRC Registry eligibility

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Los Angeles helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey.

Located in Ladera Heights near Fox Hills Park, Blanco Park and Ladera Park, we are a short drive from restaurants and shops, as well as close to public transit.

Job Summary

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Essential Functions

• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual. Work in all areas of the hospital.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures. Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
• Verify Respiratory Care physician's orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification.
• Receive and give accurate and complete report. Update and complete patient profile card to reflect patient's current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to receive/give report at the specified report times.
• Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
• Keep Supervisor appraised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
• Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform 'CPR'. Primarily responsible for airway management. Initiate, maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
• Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families and other staff members.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively through verbal and written means to extent necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Understands principles of growth and development for the entire lifespan with the ability to
• provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patients as appropriate to the patient population.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Reading and comprehension at level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $28.41-$36.03/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• As required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Appropriate licensure from state licensure agency.
• ACLS and BLS certification required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.