Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory - Per Diem 12 Hours Days (6:30am To 7:00pm) (union, Non-exempt) * One Full Weekend Shifts Required Per 4 Weeks Schedule*

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Arcadia, California, United States
Hourly rate: $40.17 – $52.44; bonus/equity: not sp...
Per diem (12 hours days)
Perform bedside spirometry tests
Set up and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
Administer respiratory medications and treatments
The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner for 12-hour day shifts. The role involves providing respiratory therapy, conducting tests, and ensuring the readiness and maintenance of equipment, with an emphasis on patient education and safety

Job Summary

  • The position requires conducting bedside spirometry tests and maintaining all preventive maintenance records for respiratory equipment.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to assess patients for therapy, administer treatments as ordered, and perform weaning from continuous ventilation.
  • The role includes participating in resuscitation teams by performing CPR, bagging patients, and providing education to patients about prescribed therapies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner for 12-hour day shifts. The role involves providing respiratory therapy, conducting tests, and ensuring the readiness and maintenance of equipment, with an emphasis on patient education and safety.

Salary

Hourly rate: $40.17 – $52.44; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform bedside spirometry tests
  • Set up and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
  • Administer respiratory medications and treatments
  • Monitor patients on continuous ventilation
  • Perform CPR and cardiac compression
  • Conduct arterial blood gas testing

Nice-to-have

  • One year in Critical Care experience
  • Participate in educational programs
  • Keep current with new equipment
  • Provide patient education on therapy
  • Discuss goals and outcomes at onset

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent Respiratory training
  • RRT credential required if hired after 12/31/2010
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association
  • PALS certification from American Heart Association
  • New Grad or one year Critical Care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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