About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913,City of Hopehas grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis fornumerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includesTranslational Genomics Research InstituteandAccessHope^TM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us onFacebook,Twitter,YouTube,InstagramandLinkedIn.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Respiratory therapist assists in the treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breathing specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Performs technical work in the application of respiratory therapy procedures and protocols. Interacts with physicians, nurses and others to facilitate and promote optimal patient care.

Key Responsibilities include:

· Sets up equipment and medications and administers respiratory treatment as ordered by the physician, charts treatment, response, and progress.

· Observes patients, checks equipment, and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds.

· Records observations and services and completes patient records.

· Responds and assists with basic life support in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation emergencies.

· Participates in fire, safety and other training programs conducted within and outside of the medical center. Maintains current CPR card.

· Performs EKGs and arterial blood gases.

· Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance, safety.

· Assesses and documents patients’ condition on ventilators to include ETT tube placement, cuff pressure (if appropriate), breath sounds, respiratory effort, color and any noted treads in secretion, pressures, etc.

· Assesses and documents patients who are receiving respiratory treatments prior to and after treatment.

· Assesses and provides patient and family education for every patient who received initial treatment, 0₂ therapy, procedure, or placed on ventilator. Evaluates patient’s or family members’ responses on the new interdisciplinary patient and family education flow sheet.

· Accesses medications from medication room within scope of practice and according to proper protocol. Access in automated medication dispensing cabinets will limit access to certain drugs.

· Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

· Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and Inservice meetings, etc.

· Assists in monitoring compliance with quality assurance standards in related field of expertise.

· Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and Inservice meetings, etc.

· Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

· Assist with scheduling staff or coverage for sick calls.

· Help and support roll out of new technology or workflow processes.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Minimum Education: As required for certification and licensure
• Minimum Experience: Two years Respiratory Therapist experience

Required Certification/Licensure:

• California Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) American Heart Association

Preferred Certification/Licensure:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS

Additional Information:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $49.08225/hr
• Schedule: Coverage every other Friday from 08:00am - 04:30pm (schedule subject to change)
• On-Call Schedule:1-2 days during the week, primarily Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursdays from 04:30pm - 06:30am

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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