Respiratory Therapist- Full-Time

Description

As a Respiratory Therapist in the UCLA Medical Center, you will have access to the absolute latest technology and treatments for the care of your patients. With the possibility of working anywhere in the health system, you'll handle clinical situations ranging from the routine to the highly complex for adult, pediatrics, and neonatal patients.

Assignments include all critical care areas, Emergency Department, medical floors, Operating Room and intensive care units. Perform routine and complex Respiratory Therapy for adult, pediatrics, and neonatal patients.

Assignments may be required to work in any area in the Health System.

You will be working mainly night shifts and may require rotating on night shifts.

Salary range: $44.87-$59.20 HourlyQualifications

Educational Requirements

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar- preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

RCP State License-in the state of California

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS)- preferred

Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) - 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 have skill in performing routine pulmonary function test

Must have familiarity and knowledge 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 service men

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