Respiratory Therapist - Hillcrest - 132974
Job Description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/28/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/7/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Under supervision, the Respiratory Therapist administers all general Respiratory Therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, and pulmonary secretion clearance methods.
Initiates, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains patients on continuous ventilatory support. Administers pharmacological agents and performs CPR. Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques ascribed to specific critical care areas. Works independently within the ICU, ER, and floor care areas.
Ability to assist with department and organization's education activities. Adheres to the Department and Medical Center's Policies and Procedures. Adheres to UCSD Core Values and C I Care Program guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess an Associate Degree or higher from a CoArc approved 2 year Respiratory Care Program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the state of California.
Respiratory Advanced Training (RAT) or Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire with commitment to get RAT within 6 months of hire date.
PALS/NRP obtained within 6 months of hire date.
Previous directly related experience in a large, complex healthcare setting.
Be self-directed and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment, and accountability.
Respiratory Advanced Training (RAT I).
Respiratory Advanced Training (RAT II).
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $94,900 - $118,014 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $45.45 - $56.52
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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