Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

Job Title : Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

Department : Respiratory Care Services

Job Code : 80827BR

Job Summary : The Respiratory Therapist provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups.

Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies providing airway maintenance and manual and mechanical ventilatory support using a variety of devices and techniques.

Administers therapeutic gases, inhaled aerosol medications, and humidity therapy.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Obtains, reviews, and interprets data and assesses the need for and response to respiratory care interventions and consults with medical and nursing personnel to optimize patient care planning.

Performs arterial blood gas analysis and a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. Provides patient and family instruction in respiratory therapy self-administration and proper use of equipment and supplies.

The Respiratory Therapist reports directly to the Respiratory Care Service Supervisor and is responsible for performing and documenting all assigned duties.

Note : The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Required Qualifications :

• Valid and Current California Respiratory Care Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Certificate from NBRC.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (HCP) certification.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program conferring eligibility to sit for the Registered Respiratory Therapist examination of the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate and work effectively within intra and inter departmental teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in :
• Critical or emergency care
• Implementation and application of patient-driven protocols

About UCSF : At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.

Pride Values : UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization : Health

Job Category : Allied Health

Bargaining Unit : American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class : Per Diem

Location : Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift : Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Variable

Shift Length : 12 Hours

Additional Shift Details : Monday-Friday; Variable

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