Respiratory Therapist - $39-66 per hour

Respiratory Therapist - $39-66 per hour at Keck Medicine of USC summary :

A Respiratory Therapist at Keck Medicine of USC is responsible for diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, managing patients' respiratory care, and operating respiratory equipment under physician supervision. This role involves performing various therapeutic procedures, conducting arterial blood gas analysis, and participating in patient transport and resuscitation efforts. The position requires strong diagnostic skills, communication abilities, and adherence to safety standards in a hospital setting.

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Huntington Park, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating chronic respiratory diseases, prescribing medications, and advising patients on the management of their illnesses. Under direct supervision Administrative Technologist, and as directed by 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.

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The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 - $66.45. 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 is a smoke-free environment

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 will con sider 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 , or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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 :

USC Keck Job ID #REQ20158369. Posted job title : Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Services - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

About Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. We provide care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and 100+ clinics in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

Keywords :

Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Patient Management, Ventilator Management, Oxygen Therapy, Healthcare Professional, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Patient Assessment, Therapeutic Procedures