Respiratory Therapist I - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for UCLA Health. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Description

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals providing high-quality respiratory care across a diverse patient population. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver both routine and advanced respiratory therapy to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a variety of clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and interventions in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Provide care in critical care environments, including the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Emergency Department, and other high-acuity areas.
• Respond to emergency situations and participate in rapid response and code teams.
• Rotate through various departments within the Health System as needed to support patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  
  

Schedule

• May include rotating day and night shifts.
• Flexibility to work in any area of the Health System is required.
  
  

Salary Range: $48.53-$64.03 Hourly

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar preferred
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• RCP State License in the state of California
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs.
• Must be able to physically roll a 100 lb., horizontally positioned patient
• Must be able to stand and/or walk 75% of the 12-hour workday
• Must be able to sit, push, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods of time
• Must have skill in performing routine pulmonary function test
• Must have familiarity and knowledge of handling: Blood Gas Machines, Exercise Systems, and other types of equipment routinely found in pulmonary function laboratory
• Must possess oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate with colleagues, administrators, patients, visitors, staff, faculty, physicians, and on-site servicemen
  
  

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com