Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

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university of california los angeles healthLos Angeles (CA)

Respiratory Therapists Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$134,570 per year

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About the role

Description: Under the clinical and administrative direction of the UCLA ALS Program Medical Director, the Per Diem Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care and support within the multidisciplinary ALS Clinic. Responsibilities include performing physician-ordered respiratory assessments and pulmonary function testing; evaluating patient respiratory needs; recommending and supporting noninvasive ventilation, cough-assist, airway clearance, and aerosolized medication delivery therapies; and educating patients and caregivers on respiratory disease management and the proper use and maintenance of home respiratory equipment. The Respiratory Therapist will document patient care in the electronic medical record, communicate clinical findings and recommendations to the multidisciplinary care team, troubleshoot respiratory equipment issues, and contribute to the clinic's patient care, quality improvement, and operational initiatives.

Compensation: $69.01 per hour. This position may be eligible for conversion to a career appointment.

Qualifications:

Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program
Knowledge of current respiratory care practices, therapies, equipment, and clinical standards
Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and pulmonary function testing
Proficiency in the setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment, including noninvasive ventilation, home ventilators, cough-assist devices, airway clearance systems, and aerosolized medication delivery devices
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
Ability to provide patient and caregiver education in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate documentation, and meet established deadlines
Experience working with patients with neuromuscular disorders or chronic respiratory diseases preferred
Outpatient clinic experience preferred

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