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

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Los Angeles, California, US
$39.00 - $66.45 ph; not specified; not specified
Respiratory disease diagnosis and treatment
Operate respiratory care equipment
Arterial blood gas draws and analysis
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 disease diagnosis and treatment
  • Operate respiratory care equipment
  • Arterial blood gas draws and analysis
  • Ventilator management
  • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
  • Infection control standards

Nice-to-have

  • Patient education on illness management
  • Interdisciplinary plan of care participation
  • Transport of patients
  • Non-invasive monitoring devices operation

Key Requirements

  • High School or equivalent
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP (CA DCA)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT (NBRC)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
  • Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)
  • 1 year experience in acute care hospital

Work Rights

Not specified

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