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University of California - Los Angeles Health

Respiratory Therapist I (Mattel Children's Hospital)

los angeles, CA

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Job description

Description 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 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.

Please note: we have 5 openings

Salary Range: $48.53-$64.03 Hourly

Qualifications 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 possess oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate with colleagues, administrators, patients, visitors, staff, faculty, physicians, and on-site servicemen

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