Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy - Per Diem 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy - Per Diem 12 Hour Night Shift (Union) Glendale, CA Job Details Part-time $45.16 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Respiratory therapy Direct patient care Respiratory Therapy RRT NRP Certification PALS Certification Medical equipment operation Patient assessment BLS Certification Mid-level ACLS Certification Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license Acute care 1 year CRT Patient treatment Associate's degree RCP License Full Job Description Under direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, and as directed by physician, provide for excellent patient care through the assessment of patients' cardio-pulmonary status, by set up and operation of various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness and by interdisciplinary team member collaboration.

Minimum Education:

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

1-2 years of experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in an Acute Care Hospital setting preferred.

Required License/Certification:

Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner License. RRT and CRT Licensure required for employees hired 11/01/19 or later.

NRP, BLS, ACLS, PALS

certifications required from the American Heart Association. Annual AB 508 Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department and maintained by renewal before expiration date As part of Keck Medicine of

USC, USC

Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate for this position is $45.16. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$132318.htmld