Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory - Per Diem 12 Hours Nights (6:30PM to 7:00AM) (Union, Non-Exempt) One full Weekend shifts per 4 weeks schedule required

University of Southern California•Arcadia, CA

1d•$40 - $52

About The Position

Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians, following established standards and practices. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care to age-specific patient populations, including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and participates in related continuing education. This is a per-diem position working 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. One full weekend shift per four-week schedule is required. The position is union and non-exempt.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent.
Respiratory training or certification.
New graduates are eligible; no prior work experience is required.
RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required if hired after December 31, 2010.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

One year of critical care experience.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Conduct bedside spirometry tests, including VC and FEV1.
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment; keep preventive maintenance records and equipment ready for use between patients after training.
Assess patients for therapy, evaluate treatment outcomes and interventions, and monitor progress.
Set up equipment and administer physician-ordered respiratory medications and treatments.
Monitor environmental control systems and patients on continuous ventilation; perform and evaluate weaning from continuous ventilation.
Help maintain adequate supplies by checking inventory and notifying the manager or designee when needed.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as performance improvement, infection control, and safety standards.
Follow hospital attendance policies, provide department coverage during breaks, and submit PTO requests at least two weeks before the schedule is posted.
Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings, and stay current with new equipment by attending outside meetings.
Serve effectively on the resuscitation team, including performing CPR, cardiac compressions, and bagging patients.
Perform nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning.
Perform testing and maintain working knowledge of arterial blood gas testing.
Educate and instruct patients about prescribed therapy and discuss treatment goals and outcomes at the start of treatment.
Perform other duties as assigned.