Certified Respiratory Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States California Rehabilitation Institute Full time
Position Overview

California Rehabilitation Institute

*A Joint Venture with Cedars, UCLA and Select Medical*

Location: Century City / Los Angeles, CA

Role: Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Per Diem Days (7am - 7:30pm)

Compensation: $38.00 per hour

At California Rehabilitation Institute, we focus on delivering exceptional rehabilitation services tailored for patients requiring extended hospitalization for recovery. We are in search of a skilled Respiratory Therapist to enhance our dedicated team.

Advantages of working as a Respiratory Therapist with us:

  • Manageable patient caseloads
  • Employer-covered parking
  • A significant proportion of patients returning home to their families
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Access to a nationwide network of over 50,000 employees with relocation opportunities
Key Responsibilities

Role Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for executing both fundamental and advanced therapeutic interventions as specified by the State Department of Health and within the scope of respiratory care services. This includes the transcription and implementation of physician directives efficiently and competently. The therapist will utilize both basic and advanced oxygen assessment techniques and patient data to ensure coordinated patient care.

Core Duties Include:

  • Administering advanced life support techniques, including tracheal intubation, while exercising independent judgment to align patient respiratory care plans with the medical team.
  • Collaborating with physicians to develop and adjust alternative therapeutic strategies based on patient requirements.
  • Initiating patient-ventilator weaning processes under physician supervision.
  • Conducting basic tracheostomy care, including routine and emergency tracheostomy tube replacements.
  • Monitoring patients' respiratory conditions through proficient bedside assessments and maintaining awareness of relevant physiological parameters such as pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, and other functions pertinent to respiratory care.
Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • Active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or equivalent state certification
  • BLS certification is mandatory
  • Current state licensure is required
  • ACLS certification is required upon hiring
  • Preferred: Minimum of one year of relevant experience
Additional Information

California Rehabilitation Institute is a 138-bed facility dedicated to providing a superior level of medical rehabilitation. Each patient benefits from personalized treatment plans tailored to their medical and therapeutic needs as they recover from:

  • Brain Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Stroke
  • Amputations
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Multiple Traumas

**Select Medical is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.



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