What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist I (Per Diem) - UCLA West Valley Medical Center position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
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: $65.08-$65.08 Hourly
*May convert to career*
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 only)
- 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
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
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