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UC Irvine

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist LOM-Variable

UC Irvine, Los Alamitos, California, us, 90721

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Overview

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist LOM-Variable UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. This role provides Respiratory Services to inpatients and outpatients as ordered by the physician, in accordance with the scope of the Respiratory Care Practice Act and hospital policies. Responsibilities

Provide basic and emergency respiratory care, ventilator management, pulmonary testing, and select cardiology procedures as directed by physician orders. Deliver respiratory therapy services to patients across age groups: Birth to 12 years; Adolescents (13-18); Adults (18-64); Older Adults (65+). Under supervision of the Technician Coordinator and the Director of the Cardiopulmonary Department, perform tasks as assigned by physicians. Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Current California RCP license; Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Must demonstrate customer service skills, clear written and verbal English communication, and the ability to maintain an appropriate work pace. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 1 year acute care experience; Registered or Registry Eligible with the National Board for Respiratory Care. Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for long periods; dexterity, coordination, and visual/auditory acuity to perform duties. Ability to turn, lift, and position patients; assist with patient handling up to several hundred pounds with assistance. Ability to reach, stretch, and assist patients; lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds; may push up to 400 pounds. Total Compensation and Benefits

UCI Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and employee discounts. Details at the provided compensation and benefits resources. Conditions of Employment

All applicants must comply with background check and Live Scan, legal right to work, vaccination policies, smoking and tobacco policy, drug-free environment, and misconduct disclosure requirements. Details of each policy are available at the UCI HR site. Equal Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For information, contact the Employee Experience Center at eec@uci.edu or (949) 824-0500. Job Listings and Related Roles

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