Respiratory Therapist (rrt) - Respiratory Services - Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating Shift (non-exempt) (union)

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Los Angeles, California, USA
$39.00 - $66.45 ph; not specified; not specified
Respiratory therapy procedures
Arterial blood gas analysis
Ventilator management
Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses

Job Summary

  • Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses.
  • Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures to include oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer treatments.
  • Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care and performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as part of the code blue team.

Matching Summary

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses.

Salary

$39.00 - $66.45 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Respiratory therapy procedures
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Ventilator management
  • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
  • Infection control standards

Nice-to-have

  • Patient assessment and recommendations
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Excellent communication skills

Key Requirements

  • High School or equivalent
  • Associate’s Degree Respiratory Care
  • 1 year experience acute care hospital
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT (NBRC)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Work Rights

Not specified

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