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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy – Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Union)
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$40/hr–$69/hr
Per diem
high school, associate degree
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Aug 17
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, including oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and arterial blood gas analysis. They also assist physicians with bedside bronchoscopy and participate in the interdisciplinary plan of care as part of the code blue team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree in respiratory care preferred, along with 12-24 months of acute care hospital experience.
Full job description
Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses. Under direct supervision Administrative Technologist, and as directed by physician, set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
Essential Duties
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures to include oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer treatments.
Performs arterial blood gas draws and analysis.
Setup, operate and troubleshoots respiratory equipment.
Assist physician with bedside and / or comprehensive bronchoscopy.
Ventilator management.
Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as part of the code blue team.
Maintains a clean work area.
Adheres to infection control standards.
Nitric oxide administration and monitoring (UH only).
Participates on transport of patients.
Documents patient charting.
Adheres to charging and billing procedures.
Operates and monitors non-invasive monitoring devices.
Assesses patient’s response to therapy and makes recommendations to the physician and health care team.
Communicate changes in workload with the Lead RCP.
Perform other tasks as designated by the Director or Manager.
Qualifications
Req High School or equivalent
Pref Associate’s Degree Respiratory Care
Pref 1 year 12 - 24 months Experience - All aspects of respiratory care in an acute care hospital: arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic modalities for oxygen and medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, patient assessment and related respiratory care techniques and procedures.
Req Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Req Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
Req Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP (CA DCA)
Req Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT (NBRC)
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.
The hourly rate range for this position is $40.56 - $69.11. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.
Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties as well as Las Vegas.
Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.
Offices: 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, US · 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033, US · 1812 Verdugo Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208, US
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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.
Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties as well as Las Vegas.
Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.
Offices: 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, US · 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033, US · 1812 Verdugo Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208, US
SurgeryCancerTherapyDermatologyMedicineOncologyPain ManagementPsychiatryRadiologyWomen's Health
