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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST III - OC - 10030849

Irvine, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Pay Rate: $42.49 - $63.73 per hour
Respiratory Therapist III
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. 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, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 
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. 
As a successful candidate, you will: 
  • Set up equipment and medications and administers respiratory treatment as ordered by the physician; charts treatment, response, and progress.
  • Observe patients, checks equipment, and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds.
  • Record observations and services and completes patient records.
  • Respond and assists with basic life support in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation emergencies.
  • Participate in fire, safety and other training programs conducted within and outside of the medical center.Maintains current CPR card.
  • Perform EKGs and arterial blood gases.
  • Maintain 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.Evaluate patient’s or family members’ responses on the new interdisciplinary patient and family education flow sheet.
Qualifications - External
Your qualifications should include: 
  • Education, as required for certification and licensure
  • 5 years Respiratory Therapist experience. 
  • California Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) American Heart Association  
Additional Information:
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.  To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

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