| About Los Alamitos Medical Center
The dedicated staff, highly-skilled physicians and surgeons, and advanced technology combine to make working at Los Alamitos Medical Center a personally-rewarding work environment. Nursing staff often hold advanced degrees, are dedicated to caring for others in both their personal and professional lives, and work side-by-side with talented colleagues and medical staff. The hospital has an advanced bi-plane catheterization lab, robot-assisted surgery capabilities, an Orthopedic Destination Center, and the radiation oncology physician services are provided by UCLA Health. Outpatient services are provided in a colorful patient setting in our Total Care Pavilion and there will soon be nurse navigators to assist orthopedic and cancer patients. The hospital�s quality indicators reflect the hard work of physicians and staff. LAMC awards and distinctions include an A on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score, American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Gold+ Performance Achievement Award for Heart Failure, American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines Gold+ Performance Achievement Award for Stroke, American Stroke Association Target Stroke Honor Roll, and is a Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Los Alamitos Medical Center is a great place to work. There are more than 150 staff members who have been here over 20 years and the hospital has been in the community for nearly 50 years treating generations of families.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
Position Summary
Under direct physician orders or standard practice protocols, practitioner shall coordinate, evaluate, and perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures. Shall provide clinical expertise in all patient care areas; orientates staff and provide clinical instructions, and may perform rounds with physicians to discuss preferred treatment methods in an effort to provide respiratory care in an efficient, timely, and professional manner to all individuals and departments we serve.
Qualifications:
Preferred:
- Two years experience as a respiratory therapist, including one year experience within adult ICU/CCU
- California Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate
- Knowledge of Respiratory Care protocols as recommended
Licenses/Certifications:
- California Respiratory Care License
- AHA-BLS-HCP
- NRP within 6 months of hire or transfer
- ACLS and PALS certification preferred
#LI-SA1 Job: Respiratory Therapy Primary Location: Los Alamitos, California Facility: Los Alamitos Medical Center Job Type: PT2Y Shift Type: Nights
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