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    Respiratory Therapist - Santa Monica, United States - University of California

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    Join our team at UCLA Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist and gain access to cutting-edge technology and advanced treatments to provide exceptional care for patients across our health system.

    As a key member of our team, you'll encounter a diverse range of clinical scenarios, from routine to highly complex, spanning adult, pediatric, and neonatal care.

    Your responsibilities will encompass critical care units, the Emergency Department, medical floors, the Operating Room, and intensive care units, where you'll administer both routine and specialized Respiratory Therapy services for patients of all ages.

    Flexibility is essential, as assignments may require rotation across various areas of the Health System. Compensation ranges from $46.22 to $60.98 per hour.
    Join us in delivering exceptional care with the latest advancements in respiratory therapy


    Apply today
    Qualifications Preferred:


    • Willing to learn routine and interventional pulmonology (IP) bronchoscopy's

    Educational Requirements:

    • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar - Required
    • Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar - Preferred

    Licenses/Certifications:

    • RCP State License-in the state of California - Required
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Required
    *CPR: 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

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

    • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in all theories and practices of current Respiratory Therapy
    • Skill in organizing work efficiently.
    • Ability to determine appropriate modes of care when provided with a care plan by physician.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and co-workers. Listen perceptively to instructions or information.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written form.
    • Skill in set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting all Respiratory Equipment.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel and ancillary medical personnel.
    • Ability to interact humanistically and professionally with a diverse group of patients, visitors, co-workers, and other medical center staff as part of a team.
    • Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Working independently with minimal direction to achieve optimal results.
    • Ability to perform more than one task simultaneously and respond positively to temporary changes in work schedule.
    • Ability to provide excellent service, promote customer satisfaction, provide quality care, and create a positive, progressive, and friendly environment throughout the entire UCLA Healthcare Community, while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, and their families at all times (i.e., during and after work).
    • Ability 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 of time
    • Transfer a patient weighing a minimum of 100 lbs. using equipment or with assistance.
    • Lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.
    • Commitment to Teamwork and Quality to achieve common goals and reflect Enterprise and Department standards, which include accuracy, attention to detail, completeness, and timeliness.

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