Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory - Part Time 12 Hours Day (6:30AM to 7:00PM) (union, Non-exempt)

University of Southern California

89d • $40 - $52

About The Position

Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care to age-specific patient population (e.g., infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics) and participates in related continuing education.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent Respiratory training / certification required.
• New Grad preferred.
• One year in Critical Care experience preferred.
• Registered as a RRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred; Must have RRT credential if hired after 12/31/2010.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association.
• PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) from American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred.
• ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from American Heart Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bedside spirometry test including VC and FEVI.
• Demonstrates knowledge of setting up equipment, equipment operations, and trouble-shooting all respiratory equipment in the department.
• Maintains and keeps all preventive maintenance records.
• Keeps equipment clean and ready to use between patients.
• Assesses patient for therapy and assesses outcome of treatment and interventions and progress.
• Sets up equipment, administers respiratory medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Monitors environmental control systems and patients on continuous ventilation.
• Performs and evaluates weaning of patients from continuous ventilation.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies by checking the supply inventory and notifying manager or designee.
• Maintains knowledge of established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Keeps current with new equipment by attending outside meetings.
• Performs as an effective member of resuscitation team including performing CPR, cardiac compression, and bagging patient.
• Performs nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning.
• Performs testing and has working knowledge of arterial blood gas testing.
• Provides education and instruction to patients about prescribed therapy.
• Discusses goals and outcomes at onset of treatment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate range of $40.17 – $52.44.
• Excellent benefits and perks.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees