Respiratory Therapist (Los Angeles, CA)

This position is contingent on contract award.

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. and provide services outlined below: 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced Respiratory Therapist to treat evaluate and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders implementing therapeutic techniques and manage respiratory equipment. They pray critical role in improving patients respiratory health and quality of life through both acute and chronic care interventions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs testing that measures sleep cycles and stages of sleep monitors and records the following elements:  sleep patterns and stages blood oxygen levels body position brain waves (EEG) breathing rate electrical activity of muscles eye movements leg movements heart rate. 
• Collaborate with specialists in Pulmonary Emergency Room (ER) and Intensive Care Units (ICU) in various aspects of clinical care of patients.  
• Initiate and manage life support for people in ICUs and emergency departments.  
• Stabilize and monitor high risk patients being moved from hospital to hospital by ambulance. 
• Administer inhaled drugs and medical gases such as mucolytics bronchodilators oxygen and nitric oxide. 
• Shall be competent in the following tasks: 
  • Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with the use of medical gases and administration devices including oxygen and nitric oxide. 
  • All forms of humidification use with the appropriate devices including aerosols and high flow systems. 
  • Administration of inhaled medications with use of appropriate devices to the cardiopulmonary system. 
  • Assist with intubation. 
  • Use of all ventilators in VAGLAHS and all modes of mechanical ventilation. 
  • Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) both manual and with the Vest System and postural drainage. 
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); the Respiratory Therapist must also have a current CPR card. 
  • Respond to Rapid Response Calls. 
  • Set up Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Automatic Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) systems. 
  • Provide Patient/family education. 
  • Arterial puncture. 
  • Recognize the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk. 
  • The use of split-night diagnostic/therapeutics studies as described: perform polysomnogram during the first part of the night and then CPAP titration study during the 2nd half of the night if initial part of the study is consistent with obstructive sleep apnea. 
  • Perform full night polysomnogram. 
  • Sleep staging defined as continuous recording of at least one (1) channel of Electroencephalogram (EEG) two (2) channels of Electrooculography (EOG) and one (1) channel of Electromyography (EMG) recording following the rules of staging systematized by A. Rechstcahffen and A. Kales. 
  • Continuous recording of four (4) or more additional parameters of sleep including at least airflow oximetry Electrocardiogram (EKG) and EMG. 
  • Continuous attendance as a technologist working under the direction of the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Chief of Respiratory Therapy who reports to Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care. 
  • Maintain a technical log manually and electronically of patient information including nocturnal patient activity position and events. 
  • Perform electronic and manual scoring. 
  • Follow written policies procedures and guidelines defining the response to findings disclosed during testing requiring medical evaluation and treatment including the use of oxygen and spilt night protocols. 

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Must possess a certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care. 
• Must be a certified Registered Polyomonographic Technologist from the Board of Registered Polysmonographic Technologists or a certified Registered Sleep Technologist from the American Association of Sleep Medicine. 
• Must be licensed by the Respiratory Board of California. 
• Must be licensed by the Medical Board of California. 
• Must have 2 years of Respiratory Therapist services with at least 1 year of service in critical care. 
• Must have 2 years of Polysomnography experience. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

Education Required: 

• Must have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. 
• Must have completed an accredited Sleep Program. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. 
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance. 

Additional information required for final submission: 

• Resume  

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Compensation Min $32/Hr  Max $42/Hr

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time