Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary - Beverly Hills

Cedars-Sinai•Beverly Hills, CA

3d•$35 - $55

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who performs general ward respiratory therapy procedures, including pulmonary function tests. The RT verifies physician orders and diagnosis-based indications for testing and provides safe, aseptic, preventive, and restorative direct and indirect pulmonary care services. The position works under the direct supervision of the department lead physician.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; the expiration date must be at least 60 days after the beginning date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

Perform general ward respiratory therapy procedures, including setting up and monitoring pulse oximeters, bland and medicinal aerosol systems, volume expansion techniques and devices, bronchial hygiene techniques and devices, and CPR.
Ensure the history and consent for exercise testing are complete, and explain the purpose and side effects of ordered tests to patients.
Provide direct and indirect care, including administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures prescribed by a physician.
Observe and supervise patients’ signs, symptoms, general behavior, and responses to respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing, and identify abnormal characteristics.
As prescribed by a physician, administer gases; insert and maintain artificial airways without cutting tissue; perform diagnostic and testing techniques required for respiratory care protocols; and collect blood and respiratory tract specimens.
Analyze blood gases and respiratory secretions, and assess lung volume, diffusion capacity, and MIP/MEP.
Schedule and perform pulmonary function testing, spirometry, peak flow testing, and pulse oximetry, and administer bronchodilators as ordered by physicians.
Maintain oxygen tanks, equipment, and necessary facility supplies.