Respiratory Care Practitioner Full Time Day Shift
$6,321,120–$9,295,520 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage artificial airways, administer aerosolized medications, and monitor oxygen therapy while conducting respiratory assessments and performing ventilator weaning. Operate mechanical ventilators, including Bi-Pap, and assist with C-sections by setting up infant ventilators. Perform spirometry, draw blood gases, change trach tubes, and safely troubleshoot respiratory equipment issues. Implement emergency measures for life-threatening situations and maintain basic cardiology knowledge. Document care accurately, utilize SBAR for handoffs, and collaborate across disciplines for patient transfers and discharge coordination. Adhere to strict HIPAA regulations, follow AIDET communication principles, and complete monthly training assignments.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for state of California, required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA), required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA), required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association (AHA), required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, required.
- AB508 Workplace Violence Prevention (4 hour) due within 30 days.
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB 1 or MAB 2), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or other certification covering AB508 and SB1299
- Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiovascular Technology from an accredited institution.
- Associate degree related to pulmonary function from an accredited institution.
- All foreign degrees must be accompanied by a confirmation letter certifying that your education is US equivalent.
- Prior experience as a respiratory care practitioner but will train new graduated students from accredited schools.
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
- A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.
- Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.
- Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer's and co-worker's time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous ...
- May float to other areas of the hospital as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- Have at least one (1) year of Laboratory training or experience, or both, in blood gas analysis.
- Have earned at least two (2) years of Laboratory training or experience, or both, in blood gas analysis.
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