respiratory therapist PD

job description

mission community hospital, a 145-bed acute care facility located in the san fernando valley, is currently searching for 2 per-diem respiratory therapist night shift.

job summary

the respiratory therapist will assess and implement plans of care for respiratory patients. they perform direct care activities required to provide and maintain individualized quality patient care. specific areas of responsibility include: administration of respiratory medications, performance of treatments, provision of patient education, maintenance of a record of care. actively participates in performance improvement programs with-in the department. the respiratory therapist is responsible to the director of respiratory therapy and under medical supervision of the medical director of respiratory care services.

qualifications: general job requirements, certifications & knowledge requirements:

current RRT current RCP license from state of California.

Curent BLS and PALS certificate must be obtained within 30 days of hire

ACLS certificate must be obtained within 30 days of hire

MAB certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire

current Los Angeles fire card must be obtained within 30 days of hire but can also be obtained during on boarding