Respiratory Therapist I (Mattel Children's Hospital)
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
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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 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.
Please note: we have 5 openings
Salary Range: $48.53-$64.03 Hourly
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 possess oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate with colleagues, administrators, patients, visitors, staff, faculty, physicians, and on-site servicemen
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.