Overview:
California Rehabilitation Institute
*A Joint Venture with Cedars, UCLA and Select Medical*
Century City / Los Angeles, CA
Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Per Diem Night Shift
7pm – 7:30am
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.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary
Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.
Duties
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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess “active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT Preferred
BLS certification required
Current state licensure required
1 year of related experience preferred
ACLS required upon hire
Additional Data:
California Rehabilitation Institute a 138-bed facility offers patients a higher degree of excellence in medical rehabilitation. Each patient has their own room and receives our customized treatment plans based on their individual medical and therapy needs as they recover from:
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas
**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity 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.