Respiratory Therapist I (Per Diem)

At UCLA Health, our respiratory therapists deliver
comprehensive breathing care to people at every stage of life. We offer
advanced evaluation, treatment, and prevention of breathing problems. Our
specialists ensure you have the best possible respiratory care, typically
during critical illness, heart disease, or pulmonary (lung) disease.

As a member of our Respiratory Therapy team, you'll engage
in both routine and complex procedures for adults, children, and infants in
critical care settings, including the Emergency Department and intensive care
units throughout our Health System. Flexibility is key, as you may rotate
between different areas and shifts. Supervision will be conducted by the
Clinical Shift Supervisor or the relief Clinical Shift Supervisor (based at
Westwood, with assistance from the Area Clinical Specialist), or the NICU
Clinical Supervisor (exclusive to SMH), operating under general oversight.

The Pay Rate is $61.98 / hour. This position may convert
to a career.

Job 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, and co-workers and other medical center staff as part of a team.

*Skill
in setting priorities, which accurately reflect 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, 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 commons goals and reflecting Enterprise and
Department standards, which include accuracy, attention to detail, completeness
and timeliness.