Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
About The Position
LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. The mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience at the level of a Respiratory Care Practitioner administering basic respiratory therapy care
- An associate degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited college or university OR A certificate of completion of an approved two-year training program in respiratory therapy
- A California State Respiratory Care Practitioner's License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California
- Certificate of completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner beyond the requirements.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited college or university.
- A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients' overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient or guardian/significant other interview; documents patients' vital signs.
- Performs the full range of ventilatory care services as prescribed by a physician, including selecting, setting up, and operating a variety of devices such as medication delivery units, humidifiers, positive-pressure breathing machines, and continuous mechanical ventilators in critical care units.
- Coordinates complex therapies, such as Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO therapy), high frequency ventilation, and heliox therapy, and performs Non-Bronchoscopic mini-BAL procedures to provide a non-bronchoscopic method of attaining a sample of bronchoalveolar fluid in the mechanically ventilated patient for the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).
- Performs arterial punctures, intubations and other procedures as ordered by a physician and designated according to the facility's policies and procedures.
- Assists the physician with the insertion of tracheostomy tubes, and may perform reinsertion of tubes, as needed.
Benefits
- one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country
- a rich selection of health care options
- robust retirement plans
- the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
