Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

GD Resources LLC is seeking experienced and qualified Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) to support the Medical Service–Respiratory Section at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). The RRT will provide comprehensive respiratory care services in collaboration with Pulmonary, Emergency Room, and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) teams to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with VA standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions

• Perform airway management and mechanical ventilation support

• Administer inhaled medications and medical gases, including oxygen, bronchodilators, mucolytics, and nitric oxide

• Respond to Rapid Response and emergency calls

• Set up, operate, and monitor CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP systems

• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and equipment

• Recognize and escalate the need for medical intervention when patient safety is at risk

• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation of services rendered

• Work under the direction of the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Chief of Respiratory Therapy

• Comply with VA policies, infection control requirements, HIPAA, and standards of professional conduct

Required Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

• Experience:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of Respiratory Therapy experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year of critical care experience

• Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

  • Current CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Licensure:

  • Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the State of California

• References:

  • Three (3) professional references