Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem Days

California Rehabilitation Institute

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

Century City / Los Angeles, CA

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

Pay Rate: $42.00

At California Rehabilitation Institute our services have been designed for patients who need a longer rehabilitation hospitalization for their recovery. We are currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Benefits of being a Respiratory Therapist with us:

• Manageable caseloads
• Parking is paid for by employer
• A high percentage of patients being discharged home to their families
• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• A network of over 50,000 employees nationwide with opportunities to relocate

• Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.
• Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.
• Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.
• Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes.
• Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.

• Must possess "Active" credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
• BLS certiciation required
• Current state Licensure required
• ACLS required upon hire
• 1 year of related experience preferred