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Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

University of California - Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Description

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals
providing high-quality respiratory care across a diverse patient population. As
a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver both routine and advanced respiratory
therapy to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a variety of clinical
settings.
Key Responsibilities:

Administer
respiratory therapy treatments and interventions in accordance with
physician orders and established protocols.

Provide
care in critical care environments, including the Intensive Care Units
(ICUs), Emergency Department, and other high-acuity areas.

Respond
to emergency situations and participate in rapid response and code teams.

Rotate
through various departments within the Health System as needed to support
patient care.

Maintain
accurate documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to
ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule:

May
include rotating day and night shifts.

Flexibility
to work in any area of the Health System is required.

The pay rate is $65.08/hour. Position may convert to career.
Qualifications

Educational
Requirements:

AA/AS Degree, Graduate of AMA
Approved 2-Year Respiratory Therapy Programor
similar

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory
Therapy or similar- preferred

Registered by the National Board
of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Licenses/Certifications:

RCP State License in the state of
California

Basic Life Support Certification
(BLS) (American Heart Association only)

Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT)

Pediatrics Advanced Life Support
(PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP) Preferred/Required for NICU

Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS/ALS)- preferred