Keck Medicine of USC
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Services - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (N
Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Services - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)
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Overview Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses. Under direct supervision of an Administrative Technologist, and as directed by a physician, set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
Essential Duties
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures to include oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer treatments.
Performs arterial blood gas draws and analysis.
Setup, operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
Assist physician with bedside and/or comprehensive bronchoscopy.
Ventilator management.
Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Performs CPR as part of the code blue team.
Maintains a clean work area.
Adheres to infection control standards.
Nitric oxide administration and monitoring (UH only).
Participates on transport of patients.
Documents patient charting.
Adheres to charging and billing procedures.
Operates and monitors non‑invasive monitoring devices.
Assesses patient’s response to therapy and recommends actions to the physician and health‑care team.
Communicates changes in workload with the Lead RCP.
Performs other tasks as designated by the Director or Manager.
Required Qualifications
High School or equivalent.
Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care.
1 year (12‑24 months) experience in acute‑care respiratory care, including arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic modalities, oxygen delivery, chest physiotherapy, and related techniques.
ACLS certification (American Heart Association).
Required Licenses / Certifications
Respiratory Care Practitioner – RCP (CA DCA).
Registered Respiratory Therapist – RRT (NBRC).
BLS certification (American Heart Association).
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – required within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration (LA City only).
Salary The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 – $66.45.
How to Apply Job ID: REQ20169968
Posted Date: 12/12/2025
Apply | Current employees apply here
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Location Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Overview Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses. Under direct supervision of an Administrative Technologist, and as directed by a physician, set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
Essential Duties
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures to include oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer treatments.
Performs arterial blood gas draws and analysis.
Setup, operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
Assist physician with bedside and/or comprehensive bronchoscopy.
Ventilator management.
Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Performs CPR as part of the code blue team.
Maintains a clean work area.
Adheres to infection control standards.
Nitric oxide administration and monitoring (UH only).
Participates on transport of patients.
Documents patient charting.
Adheres to charging and billing procedures.
Operates and monitors non‑invasive monitoring devices.
Assesses patient’s response to therapy and recommends actions to the physician and health‑care team.
Communicates changes in workload with the Lead RCP.
Performs other tasks as designated by the Director or Manager.
Required Qualifications
High School or equivalent.
Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care.
1 year (12‑24 months) experience in acute‑care respiratory care, including arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic modalities, oxygen delivery, chest physiotherapy, and related techniques.
ACLS certification (American Heart Association).
Required Licenses / Certifications
Respiratory Care Practitioner – RCP (CA DCA).
Registered Respiratory Therapist – RRT (NBRC).
BLS certification (American Heart Association).
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – required within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration (LA City only).
Salary The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 – $66.45.
How to Apply Job ID: REQ20169968
Posted Date: 12/12/2025
Apply | Current employees apply here
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Location Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
#J-18808-Ljbffr