#118837 Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - La Jolla

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is ranked #10 in the nation for the treatment of respiratory diseases by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23.

Our faculty pioneered the development of the pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) procedure for treating chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and are experts in the latest medical and surgical therapies for all forms of pulmonary disease. They are also actively involved in investigating new treatments.

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, troubleshoot 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 Department and Medical Center's Policies and Procedures. Adheres to UCSD Core Values and C I Care Program guidelines.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate verbally and written and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
• Recent acute care RT experience in a large complex healthcare setting.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Two (2) year advance practice RT Education Program/AS Degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the state of California.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Arterial Blood Draws.
• ICU Ventilator Care, APRV Ventilator Management, and Ventilator Weaning and Extubation.
• Protocol Driven Therapy.
• Heliox therapy, Nitric Oxide therapy, and Flolan Therapy.
• ABG interpretation.
• Physical Assessment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

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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

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.