UCSF Health
Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem - Days
UCSF Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups. Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies providing airway maintenance and manual and mechanical ventilatory support using a variety of devices and techniques. Administers therapeutic gases, inhaled aerosol medications and humidity therapy. Obtains, reviews, and interprets data and assesses the need for and response to respiratory care interventions and consults with medical and nursing personnel to optimize patient care planning. Performs arterial blood gas analysis and a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. Provides patient and family instruction in respiratory therapy self-administration and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Required Qualifications
Valid and Current California Respiratory Care Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Certificate from NBRC.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (HCP) certification
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program conferring eligibility to sit for the Registered Respiratory Therapist examination of the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate and work effectively within intra and inter departmental teams.
Ability to establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. This includes but is not limited to the ability to perform all of the required procedures and assessments and possession of a thorough understanding of the techniques and rationale for the selection and application of respiratory care procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in:
Critical or emergency care
Implementation and application of patient-driven protocols
License/Certification
Valid and Current California Respiratory Care Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Certificate from NBRC.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (HCP) certification
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification. (Applies only to Respiratory Care Practitioners who are employees at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Mission Bay Campus)
About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report and is committed to providing a rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. UCSF Health offers an environment for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Location: San Francisco, CA; Campus: Mission Bay (SF); Work Style: Fully On-Site; Shift: Days, Weekends, Variable; Shift Length: 12 Hours; Additional Shift Details: Monday-Friday; Weekends; Variable
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The Respiratory Therapist provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups. Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies providing airway maintenance and manual and mechanical ventilatory support using a variety of devices and techniques. Administers therapeutic gases, inhaled aerosol medications and humidity therapy. Obtains, reviews, and interprets data and assesses the need for and response to respiratory care interventions and consults with medical and nursing personnel to optimize patient care planning. Performs arterial blood gas analysis and a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. Provides patient and family instruction in respiratory therapy self-administration and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Required Qualifications
Valid and Current California Respiratory Care Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Certificate from NBRC.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (HCP) certification
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program conferring eligibility to sit for the Registered Respiratory Therapist examination of the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate and work effectively within intra and inter departmental teams.
Ability to establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. This includes but is not limited to the ability to perform all of the required procedures and assessments and possession of a thorough understanding of the techniques and rationale for the selection and application of respiratory care procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in:
Critical or emergency care
Implementation and application of patient-driven protocols
License/Certification
Valid and Current California Respiratory Care Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Certificate from NBRC.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (HCP) certification
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification. (Applies only to Respiratory Care Practitioners who are employees at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Mission Bay Campus)
About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report and is committed to providing a rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. UCSF Health offers an environment for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Location: San Francisco, CA; Campus: Mission Bay (SF); Work Style: Fully On-Site; Shift: Days, Weekends, Variable; Shift Length: 12 Hours; Additional Shift Details: Monday-Friday; Weekends; Variable
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