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Respiratory Therapist- Full-Time
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
DescriptionAs a Respiratory Therapist in the UCLA Medical Center, you will have access to the absolute latest technology and treatments for the care of your patients. With the possibility of working anywhere in the health system, you'll handle clinical situations ranging from the routine to the highly complex for adult, pediatrics, and neonatal patients.
Assignments include all critical care areas, Emergency Department, medical floors, Operating Room and intensive care units. Perform routine and complex Respiratory Therapy for adult, pediatrics, and neonatal patients.
Assignments may be required to work in any area in the Health System.
You will be working mainly night shifts and may require rotating on night shifts.
Assignments include all critical care areas, Emergency Department, medical floors, Operating Room and intensive care units. Perform routine and complex Respiratory Therapy for adult, pediatrics, and neonatal patients.
Assignments may be required to work in any area in the Health System.
You will be working mainly night shifts and may require rotating on night shifts.
Salary range: $44.87-$59.20 Hourly
QualificationsEducational Requirements:
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar
Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar- preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
RCP State License-in the state of California
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS)- preferred
Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) - 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 have skill in performing routine pulmonary function test
Must have familiarity and knowledge handling: Blood Gas Machines, Exercise Systems and other types of equipment routinely found in pulmonary function laboratory
Must possess oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate with colleagues, administrators, patients, visitors, staff, faculty, physicians, and on-site service men
University of California 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, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
Open
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