Respiratory Therapy II - Per Diem - 12 Hour Nights - 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Cedars-Sinai•Marina del Rey, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCPII) who will be responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures. Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist II ensures that all patient care and family related interactions are performed with sensitivity to the developmental needs, psycho-social issues and safety of the pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations served.

Requirements

Providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures.
Ensuring all patient care and family related interactions are performed with sensitivity to the developmental needs, psycho-social issues and safety of the pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations served.

Responsibilities

Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
Performs EKGs, sends reports to physicians who requested them, and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages.
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning - Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.