Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem
UCLA Health Systems
Posted Monday, June 23, 2025
Posting ID: 25077
Los Angeles, CA
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Description
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals providing high-quality respiratory care across a diverse patient population. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver both routine and advanced respiratory therapy to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Administer respiratory therapy treatments and interventions in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
* Provide care in critical care environments, including the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Emergency Department, and other high-acuity areas.
* Respond to emergency situations and participate in rapid response and code teams.
* Rotate through various departments within the Health System as needed to support patient care.
* Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Schedule:
* May include rotating day and night shifts.
* Flexibility to work in any area of the Health System is required.
Pay rate is $61.98 per hour, and the position may convert to a career.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
* AA/AS Degree, Graduate of AMA Approved 2-Year Respiratory Therapy Program
* Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar- preferred
* Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licenses/Certifications:
* RCP State License in the state of California
* Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (American Heart Association only)
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
* Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS)
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Preferred/Required for NICU
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS)- preferred
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Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals providing high-quality respiratory care across a diverse patient population. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver both routine and advanced respiratory therapy to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Administer respiratory therapy treatments and interventions in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
* Provide care in critical care environments, including the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Emergency Department, and other high-acuity areas.
* Respond to emergency situations and participate in rapid response and code teams.
* Rotate through various departments within the Health System as needed to support patient care.
* Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Schedule:
* May include rotating day and night shifts.
* Flexibility to work in any area of the Health System is required.
Pay rate is $61.98 per hour, and the position may convert to a career.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
* AA/AS Degree, Graduate of AMA Approved 2-Year Respiratory Therapy Program
* Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar- preferred
* Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licenses/Certifications:
* RCP State License in the state of California
* Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (American Heart Association only)
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
* Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS)
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Preferred/Required for NICU
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS)- preferred
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-SiteRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Pediatrics
Emergency Departments
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Computerized Physician Order Entry
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
Respiratory Therapy
Intensive Care Unit
Respiratory Care
Critical Care
High Acuity Medicine
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Life Support
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
