Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Services - Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a per diem position. The role involves diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions, performing various therapeutic procedures, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• 1-2 years experience in respiratory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases.
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Ventilator management and patient assessment.

Skills

diagnostic skills

analytical skills

problem-solving skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

patient service skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Associate’s Degree Respiratory Care

Tools

respiratory care equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Services - Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

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Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses. Under direct supervision Administrative Technologist, and as directed by physician, set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

Essential Duties

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures to include oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer treatments.
• Performs arterial blood gas draws and analysis.
• Setup, operate and troubleshoots respiratory equipment.
• Assist physician with bedside and / or comprehensive bronchoscopy.
• Ventilator management.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as part of the code blue team.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Adheres to infection control standards.
• Nitric oxide administration and monitoring (UH only).
• Participates on transport of patients.
• Documents patient charting.
• Adheres to charging and billing procedures.
• Operates and monitors non-invasive monitoring devices.
• Assesses patient’s response to therapy and makes recommendations to the physician and health care team.
• Communicate changes in workload with the Lead RCP.
• Perform other tasks as designated by the Director or Manager.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Req Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref Associate’s Degree Respiratory Care
• Pref 1 year 12 - 24 months Experience - All aspects of respiratory care in an acute care hospital: arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic modalities for oxygen and medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, patient assessment and related respiratory care techniques and procedures.
• Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  
  
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Req Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP (CA DCA)
• Req Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT (NBRC)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
  
  
  

The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 - $66.45. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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