Respiratory Therapist 1 - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

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 adult, 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.

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 have skill in performing routine pulmonary function test
• Must have familiarity and knowledge of 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 servicemen