Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / RRT Polysomnographer (Contract)

GD Resources•Los Angeles, CA

17d

About The Position

GD Resources is seeking experienced and qualified Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) and Registered Respiratory Therapists with Polysomnography credentials (RRT Polysomnographers) to support the Medical Service – Respiratory Section at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. These professionals will provide high-quality respiratory and sleep diagnostic services in accordance with VA standards and under the direction of VA clinical leadership.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including 1 year in critical care
Active California Respiratory Care Board license
Current CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Three (3) professional references
RRT Polysomnographer (Must also meet all RRT requirements)
Completion of an accredited Sleep Technology program
Minimum 2 years of polysomnography (PSG) experience
One of the following credentials required:
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS)
Medical Board of California licensure (as applicable)
Three (3) professional references specific to polysomnography
Successful VA credentialing and approval prior to assignment
Completion of all VA-required training (Privacy, Cybersecurity, Infection Control, Fire Safety, etc.)
Compliance with HIPAA, VA confidentiality requirements, and Joint Commission standards
Ability to pass health screenings, immunization requirements, and drug testing
Must wear VA-issued identification badge while on VA premises

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions
Collaborate with Pulmonary, Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit teams
Initiate, manage, and monitor mechanical ventilation and airway support
Administer inhaled medications and medical gases (e.g., oxygen, bronchodilators)
Respond to Rapid Response and emergency situations
Set up and manage CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP systems
Educate patients and families regarding respiratory care and treatment plans
Identify and escalate patient safety concerns appropriately
Perform full-night diagnostic polysomnography (PSG) studies
Conduct split-night diagnostic and CPAP titration studies
Monitor and record sleep stages, respiratory parameters, EEG, EOG, EMG, EKG, airflow, oxygen saturation, body position, and limb movements
Perform sleep staging and scoring in accordance with established standards
Maintain accurate electronic and manual patient records and technical logs
Provide continuous overnight patient monitoring during sleep studies
Follow all VA policies, procedures, and clinical protocols