Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory - Per Diem 12 Hours Nights (6:30pm To 7:00am) (union, Non-exempt) * One Full Weekend Shifts Per 4 Weeks Schedule Required*
University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital
Arcadia, CA, US
Hourly rate: $40.17 – $52.44; bonus/equity: not sp...
Per diem (12 hours nights)
Bedside spirometry testing
Respiratory equipment setup
Patient therapy assessment
The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory therapy services, primarily during night shifts. The role requires expertise in administering treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and maintaining respiratory equipment
Job Summary
The position provides respiratory therapy to patients across all age groups including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Responsibilities include conducting bedside spirometry tests, administering respiratory medications, and performing weaning of patients from continuous ventilation.
The role requires adherence to hospital policies regarding attendance, break coverage, and submission of PTO requests two weeks in advance.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory therapy services, primarily during night shifts. The role requires expertise in administering treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and maintaining respiratory equipment.
Salary
Hourly rate: $40.17 – $52.44; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
bedside spirometry testing
respiratory equipment setup
patient therapy assessment
continuous ventilation monitoring
arterial blood gas testing
nasotracheal suctioning
Nice-to-have
critical care experience preferred
new equipment training attendance
educational program participation
supply inventory management
Key Requirements
Associate degree or equivalent
Respiratory training certification required
RRT credential required if hired after 12/31/2010
BLS and PALS certifications required
New grad or one year critical care experience preferred