Respiratory Therapist (rrt) - Respiratory Services - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (non-exempt) (union)

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA, US
Base: $39.00 - $66.45 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures
Ventilator management and troubleshooting
Arterial blood gas draws and analysis
The role involves diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases while prescribing medications under physician direction

Job Summary

  • The role involves diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases while prescribing medications under physician direction.
  • Essential duties include setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Candidates must hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and a Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California.

Matching Summary

The role involves diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases while prescribing medications under physician direction.

Salary

Base: $39.00 - $66.45 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures
  • ventilator management and troubleshooting
  • arterial blood gas draws and analysis
  • interdisciplinary plan of care participation
  • code blue team cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

Nice-to-have

  • excellent diagnostic and analytical skills
  • strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • patient assessment and therapy recommendations
  • clean work area maintenance adherence
  • infection control standards compliance

Key Requirements

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP (CA DCA)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT (NBRC)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
  • Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)
  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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