Registered Respiratory Therapist
Matrix Providers
Matrix Providers is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Los Angeles CA.
Employment Status: Full Time Schedule: 8-hour shifts, assigned as needed: Day Shift: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM. Night Shift: 8:00 PM 4:30 AM. No overtime or holiday coverage required. Each 8-hour shift includes two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute meal break.Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform full-night polysomnograms and split-night diagnostic/therapeutic studies. Administer medical gases (e.g., oxygen, nitric oxide) and inhaled medications. Manage all forms of mechanical ventilation, CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP systems. Assisi with intubation and provide airway management. Conduct arterial punctures and chest physiotherapy. Respond to rapid response calls and perform CPR. Provide patient and family education related to respiratory and sleep disorders. Maintain technical logs and documentation in accordance with VA policy. Comply with all VA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC standards.Skills and Experience:
Proficiency in airway management and mechanical ventilation. Expertise in full-night and split-night sleep studies with manual and electronic scoring. Competence in patient education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with VA EHR systems (preferred). Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC). Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential. California state licensure as an RRT. At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience (1 year in critical care) and 2 years of polysomnography experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS preferred. 3 professional references. Respiratory Board of California License Medical Board Completion of an Program Completion of an of California accredited Accredited Sleep License Respiratory Therapy (RT) Program
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