Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem Days

Select Medical; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join the California Rehabilitation Institute team. This role involves performing essential therapeutic procedures and coordinating respiratory care for patients recovering from serious health conditions. The position offers competitive hourly pay, a collaborative team environment, and the potential for career growth in a prestigious healthcare network.

Benefits

Manageable caseloads

Paid parking

Collaborative culture

Opportunities to relocate

Qualifications

• Must possess an active credential in respiratory care.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced life support procedures and coordinates care with medical staff.
• Monitors patient's respiratory status using bedside assessment skills.
• Confers with physicians to coordinate alternative therapy as needed.

Skills

Basic and advanced therapeutic procedures

Patient assessment

Oxygen assessment skills

Education

Active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care

BLS certification

Current state Licensure

ACLS upon hire

Job description

Overview

California Rehabilitation Institute

*A Joint Venture with Cedars, UCLA and Select Medical*

Century City / Los Angeles, CA

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Per Diem Days (7am - 7:30pm)

Pay Rate: $42.00

At CaliforniaRehabilitation Instituteour services have been designed for patients who need a longer rehabilitation hospitalization for their recovery. We are currently seekinga Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Benefits of being a Respiratory Therapist with us:

• Manageable caseloads
• Parking is paid for by employer
• A high percentageof patients being discharged home to their families
• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• A network of over 50,000 employees nationwide with opportunities to relocate

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.

Duties Include:

• Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.
• Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.
• Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.
• Performs basic trachcare including but not limited to routine and emergent trachtube changes.
• Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess "Active" credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
• BLS certiciation required
• Current state Licensure required
• ACLS required upon hire
• 1 year of related experience preferred

Additional Data

California Rehabilitation Institute a 138-bed facility offers patients a higher degree of excellence in medical rehabilitation. Each patient has their own room and receives our customized treatment plans based on their medical and therapy needs as they recover from:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas