Respiratory Therapist I

1 month ago


Santa Monica, California, United States UCLA Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at UCLA Health. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing advanced and complex respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in our critical care areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and complex respiratory therapy for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
  • Work in all adult and pediatric/NICU critical care areas, with opportunities for training
  • Perform duties or projects assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, Clinical Specialist, and/or Shift Supervisor
  • Under the supervision of the RT IV Neo/PEDS Transport Clinical Specialist, RT III Clinical Supervisors, and RT IV Assistant Director
  • Assume responsibility and accountability in the provision of advanced and complex respiratory care for adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients during inpatient care and transport
Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved 2-year Respiratory Therapy program
  • AA/AS degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar - Required
  • BS degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar - Preferred
  • RCP State License in the state of California - Required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Required
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - Required
  • Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required
  • NRP - Preferred/Required for NICU
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Preferred
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience intubating neonates within the last year
  • Competent in using the oscillator and nitric oxide on neonates
Physical Demands

The Respiratory Therapist must be able to perform the following activities using proper body mechanics:

  • Stand and/or walk 75% of the 12-hour work day
  • Sit, push, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods
  • Transfer a patient weighing a minimum of 100 lbs. using equipment or with assistance
  • Lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.
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