Respiratory Therapist Jobs in California

Job Title: Hiring Occupational, Physical, and Respiratory Therapists Company: Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Westways Staffing Services, Inc. Your Local Agency with the Competitive Advantage We are currently Hiring Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Respiratory Therapists for assignments at facilities and clinics near your area! Westways Staffing Services, Inc. is one of the few Nurse Owned and Operated agencies that specializes in Allied Health. We have locations throughout Southern California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. We can assure you that our agency offers the same benefits packages and competitive pay rates as your local hospitals and those other agencies, but what we do offer that they can?t is... -Over 30 years of healthcare experience -Friendly and experienced staffing coordinators -24 hour service -Daily pay checks -Make your own schedule -Attention to detail *MUST have 1 YEAR experience with CA State License* Interested? Then pick up your phone and dial us toll free at Register to View . Ask for Aaron. check us out on the web at www.westwaysstaffing.com Apply Now

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Part Time - Bakersfield Company: Apria Healthcare Location: Bakersfield, CA Description: Title: Respiratory Therapist - Part Time - Bakersfield Location: CA-Bakersfield Apria Healthcare is America's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and services. We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our over 1.2 million patients nationwide. Apria offers a full range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services through a network of more than 12,000 health professionals.  Apria has annual revenues of almost $2 billion, over 580 operating sites in all 50 states, and 13,000 employees. Apria is the nation's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and clinical services.  * Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.  * Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.  * Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs. * Responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis. * Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilation. * Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition. * Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation. * Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition and home environment. * Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care. * Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. * At least one year related experience is required.  * Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RN with respiratory care experience, and/or licensure in the state of practice. Current license in appropriate state of practice is required. * Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program. * Must possess a valid and current driver's license and auto insurance. NOTE:In states without licensure requirements for Respiratory Therapists, contractual staff designated as Respiratory Therapists by their employing institution need only meet those requirements necessary to fulfill the standards of practice in their area. Apria Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.Please refer to job code apria-004153 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner/ Resp Care Services, Full Time Night 6p -6a Company: Southwest Healthcare System Location: Murrieta, CA Description: Under minimal supervision, performs routine and critical respiratory and cardiology diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.   Requirements Education requirements: Graduate from an AMA/CoARC approved program to train respiratory care practitioners. Associate's degree in Respiratory Care preferred. Licensure/certification requirement: Certification by the state of California as a RCP.Current BLS. Active Credential as a CRT by the NBRC. Active NRP Preferred: Current ACLS, RRT credential

Job Title: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Assesses patients' overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview; documents patients' vital signs; performs the basic range of ventilatory care services as prescribed by a physician including selecting, setting up, and operating a variety of devices such as medication delivery units, humidifiers, and positive-pressure breathing machines; performs arterial punctures and may perform intubations and other procedures as ordered by a physician and designated according to the facility's policies and procedures; administers chest physiotherapy to patients using postural drainage and/or chest wall percussion and vibration techniques by hand or by mechanical devices; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in life threatening situations, which includes establishment of an airway by inserting an endotracheal tube, performance of chest compressions, and the application of ventilatory support; monitors patients undergoing respiratory care, reporting changes in condition such as significant variations in heart beat or breathing to medical or nursing personnel, making recommendations when a change in care is indicated, and recording relevant information in the patient's chart, including effectiveness of procedures, techniques, and equipment; interprets results of blood gas analyses and notifies physician when blood gas deficiencies indicate a need for a change in treatment; instructs patients in various breathing techniques; provides complete unit-based shift reports to staff at shift change; performs equipment troubleshooting.

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioners #1037113 Company: Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Location: Laguna Hills, CA Description: Resp Care Practitioner I :- Current Calif. RCP license required. RRT or eligible is preferred. - Minimum 1 year acute care experience required. BCLS required. - PALS, ACLS, NRP desirable.Shifts: Part-time or Full-time, VariableResp Care Practitioner II:- Must have 2 years acute care experience.- Current Calif. RCP license is required. - RRT or eligible is preferred. - BCLS Required. - Level III NICU/NALS is preferred. - PALS, ACLS, NRP desirable.Shifts: Part-time or Full-time, Variable

Job Title: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PART TIME Company: Location: Palm Springs, CA Description: We are looking for a CPAP technician, to work part-time doing in-home set ups, for our NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAN DIEGO patients. $100 PER SET UP. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST PREFERRED BUT WILL CONSIDER RPSGT OR EQUIVALENT SLEEP THERAPY EXPERIENCE. MUST LIVE NEAR THE SAN DIEGO NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER. Optigen is a durable medical equipment company that specializes in CPAP machines/supplies for the military. We invite you to visit our website at www.optigen.net . If you or someone you know might be interested, please email a resume to Register to View with CPAP Technician - NMCSD, CA in the subject line.

Job Title: SENIOR RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Assesses patients' overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient or guardian/significant other interview; documents patients' vital signs; performs the full range of ventilatory care services as prescribed by a physician, including selecting, setting up, and operating a variety of devices such as medication delivery units, humidifiers, positive-pressure breathing machines, and continuous mechanical ventilators in critical care units; administers complex therapies, such as Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO therapy), high frequency ventilation, and heliox therapy, and performs Non-Bronchoscopic mini-BAL procedures to provide a non-bronchoscopic method of attaining a sample of bonchoalveolar fluid in the mechanically ventilated patient for the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP); performs arterial punctures, intubations and other procedures as ordered by a physician and designated according to the facility's policies and procedures; assists the physician with the insertion of tracheostomy tubes, and performs reinsertion of tubes, as needed; administers chest physiotherapy to patients using postural drainage and/or chest wall percussion and vibration techniques by hand or by mechanical devices; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in life threatening situations, which includes establishment of an airway using an endotracheal tube, performance of chest compressions, and the application of ventilatory support; monitors patients undergoing respiratory care, reporting changes in condition such as significant variations in heart beat or breathing to medical or nursing personnel, making recommendations when a change in care is indicated and recording relevant information in the patient's chart, including effectiveness of procedures, techniques, and equipment; interprets results of blood gas analyses and notifies physician when blood gas deficiencies indicate a need for a change in treatment; instructs patients and their guardian/significant other in various breathing techniques; provides on-the-job instruction on care techniques to lower level Respiratory Care Practitioners and acts as a preceptor for respiratory care students, as directed; provides complete unit-based shift reports to staff at shift change; performs equipment troubleshooting.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Location: Santa Ana, CA Description: Industry leading healthcare staffing company seeks qualified Respiratory Therapists for part time and per diem work in Orange County. Day and night shifts are available, all shifts are 12 hours. We offer competitive pay along with overtime after 8 hours. Qualifications: - At least 1 year professional experience in an acute care setting, no new grads - A current Respiratory Therapist license - A current CPR card - A TB test and Physical within the last year - MMR immunization records (may have MMR booster or blood titer) Our employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits: ? Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance ? 401k Program ? Competitive Pay; with time and a half after 8 hours ? Flexible Scheduling ? Weekly Pay ? Direct Deposit ? Positive Work Environment and Friendly Staff Respiratory Therapists are needed to start immediately! Please email a resume to Register to View

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist I, Per Diem Nights Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Tarzana, CA Description: .ugDivBody_hj .ugFrame_hj .ugHeader_hj .ugMainWrap_hj .ugLeftWrap_hj .ugLeftCol_hj .ugVideo_hj .ugVideoIn_hj .ugMap_hj .ugMapplace_hj .ugJobTitle_hj .ugBold_hj .ugApply_hj .ugRightWrap_hj .ugRightCol_hj .ugRTitle_hj .ugJobDesc_hj .ugMice_hj .ugFooter_hj Job Title: Respiratory Therapist I, Per Diem Nights Location: Tarzana, CA Job Category: Healthcare Employment Status: Full-Time, Employee Relevant Work Experience: 0-1 Years Experience Education Level: Not Available Respiratory Therapist I, Per Diem Nights Discover Providence at work in your life. Join Providence Tarzana Medical Center for a career thats personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.Providence Tarzana is the regions leader in Maternity Care, Neonatalogy and Pediatrics. Its in the top 5% in the nation for maternity care, has the areas only pediatric ICU and serves as the areas premier neonatal and pediatric facility. With more than 1,400 staff members, Providence Tarzana Medical Center has the third-largest staff in the area. The hospitals investment in technology and dedication to exceptional patient care has earned Providence Tarzana Medical Center status as a five-star facility for the treatment of heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Were also in the nations top 5% for Maternity and Womens Care. Providence Tarzana Medical Center offers many specialty services, including Cardiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Geriatrics and more.Award-winning medical center. Rewarding careers. Providence is calling. External Description:Providence Tarzana Medical Center is a 245-bed medical center located in the San Fernando Valley, which houses the San Fernando Valley Heart Institute, Orthopedic Services, Women's Pavilion & Resource Center and the Diabetes Care Center. Providence Tarzana has a reputation for clinical excellence and sophisticated technology with a personal touch. Providence Health & Services cares about the people and the lives that our ministries touch each and every day. We are continually driven by the caring tradition of our heritage ? the foundation of our Mission and core-values ? to embrace respect, compassion, justice, excellence and stewardship. With a rich past reaching back more than 65 years in Southern California, and 150 years in total, Providence Health & Services today celebrates unprecedented growth, recognition for top quality health care, a vibrant employee culture where new ideas are encouraged and a drive to help the underprivileged - all with an eye toward the future. Reporting to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services and Clinical Coordinator of the Respiratory Therapy department, this position is responsible for administering and charting all aspects of respiratory therapy depicted by the respiratory care practitioner license under the direct supervision of the medical center. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year acute care experience. Graduate of a program for respiratory therapy, knowledge of tests, therapeutics, disease processes and medical terminology, as well as current CA State RCP License and BLS for healthcare providers is required. PALS and ACLS certification within 6 months of hire, as well as LA City Fire Card within 90 days of hire are also required. This is a per diem, night shift position. We offer an excellent benefits and compensation package. For immediate consideration, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at www.providenceiscalling.org Providence Health & Services is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Apria Healthcare Location: Temecula, CA Description: Apria Healthcare is America's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and services.  We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our over 1.2 million patients nationwide.  Apria offers a full range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services through a network of more than 12,000 health professionals.      Apria has annual revenues of almost $2 billion, over 580 operating sites in all 50 states, and 13,000 employees. Apria is the nation's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and clinical services.    Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures. Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.Responds to emergency calls on an on-call basis.Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limitedto oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilation.Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition and home environment.Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.   At least one year related experience is required. Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RN with respiratory care experience, and/or licensure in the state of practice.  Current license in appropriate state of practice is required.Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program.Must possess a valid and current driver's license and auto insurance.   NOTE: In states without licensure requirements for Respiratory Therapists, contractual staff designated as Respiratory Therapists by their employing institution need only meet those requirements necessary to fulfill the standards of practice in their area.   Apria Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.Additional Information:Travel Percentage: 25%