Respiratory Therapist CC Per diem - 12Hr
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary of Essential Job Duties:The Per Diem Respiratory
Therapist II is an RCP who performs general ward therapy RT
procedures including: 02 therapy, bland aerosol therapy, medicinal
aerosol therapy, volume expansion therapy, bronchial hygiene
procedures, CPR. A Respiratory Therapist also performs Adult
Critical Care RT procedures including: setup and management of
continuous invasive and non-invasive ventilator systems, specialty
gases, and related monitoring and supportive adjuncts. Training in
performance of Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis, as well as
working in the emergency department is required. The Respiratory
Therapist II may pursue additional training in all "subspecialty
services" provided by the CSMC Respiratory Care Services to
include: management of Perinatal/ Pediatric Ventilator Systems and
related adjuncts; Bronchoscopy Assist; Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Center RT procedures; RT Order Entry System Operation. Once
training is complete, a Respiratory Therapist is expected to
function as assigned in the subspecialty areas in which he/she has
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Educational Requirements:Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
or similar - Minimum -Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy or
similar - PreferredLicense/Certification Requirements:--- RCP State
License Must be currently licensed by the State of California as a
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP.)--- Basic Life Support (BLS)
---- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) ----
Registered Resp Therapist (RRT)--- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS)Experience:2 yearsPhysical Demands:---Must be able to perform
1 & 2 man CPR.---Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs.---Must be
able to move an H-size gas cylinder-and-cart as well as
Departmental life support systems over Hospital floor
surfaces---Must be able to physically roll a 200 lb, horizontally
positioned patient.---Must possess auditory and visual capabilities
for responding to pulmonary life support alarms and related
monitoring systems.---Must possess mathematics skills necessary to
the clinical functions of the job.---Must possess oral and written
communication skills sufficient for understanding and being
understood by members of the Health Care Team.
Working Title:Respiratory Therapist CC Per diem - 12Hr
Department:Respiratory Therapy
Business Entity:Service Lines & Ops
Job Category:,Therapy/Rehab,Therapy/Rehab
Job Specialty:Respiratory
Position Type:Per Diem
Shift Length:12 hour shift
Shift Type:Night
Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Los Angeles , Respiratory Therapist CC Per diem - 12Hr, Other , Oak Park, California
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