Respiratory Therapist I (per Diem) - Ucla West Valley Medical Center

UCLA Health

West Hills, CA, USA
Base: $65.08 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
On-site
12-hour rotating shifts including weekends
Critical care environment experience required
Emergency response and code team participation
Join a dedicated team providing high-quality respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across various clinical settings

Job Summary

  • Join a dedicated team providing high-quality respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across various clinical settings.
  • The role requires flexibility to rotate through different departments within the Health System to support diverse patient needs.
  • Candidates must be physically capable of performing demanding tasks such as rolling 100 lb patients and standing for 75% of the shift.

Matching Summary

Join a dedicated team providing high-quality respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across various clinical settings.

Salary

Base: $65.08 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends
  • Critical care environment experience required
  • Emergency response and code team participation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration for patient outcomes
  • Physical ability to lift 35 lbs and move patients

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility to work in any health system area
  • Experience with pediatric and neonatal patients
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of pulmonary function laboratory equipment

Key Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Valid California State License for Respiratory Therapists
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) preferred
  • Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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