Respiratory Therapist; RRT - Respiratory Svcs Non-Exempt

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Services - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt)

Location: Los Angeles, CA – Health Sciences Campus

Employment Type: Full Time

• Diagnose and treat chronic respiratory diseases; prescribe medications; advise patients on illness management.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment under direct supervision and physician direction.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures: oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, nebulizer treatments.
• Conduct arterial blood gas draws and analysis.
• Assist physicians with bedside bronchoscopy.
• Manage ventilators and participate in the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Perform CPR as part of the code‑blue team.
• Maintain a clean work area and adhere to infection control standards.
• Administer and monitor nitric oxide (UH only).
• Participate in patient transport.
• Document patient charting and adhere to charging/billing procedures.
• Operate and monitor non‑invasive monitoring devices.
• Assess patient response to therapy and make recommendations to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Communicate workload changes with the Lead RCP.
• Perform additional tasks designated by the Director or Manager.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient‑service skills.

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care.
• 1–2 years of experience in acute‑care respiratory care, including arterial blood gas analysis, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, and related procedures.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) – CA DCA.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare Provider level.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – required within LA City.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – preferred.

Veterans in Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification.