Respiratory Therapist II

As a Respiratory Therapist at UCLA Medical Center, you'll
have access to the latest technology and advanced treatments to provide
top-tier care for your patients. With the flexibility to work throughout the
health system, you'll manage a wide range of clinical situations, from routine
to highly complex, for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Assignments may
include working in any area of the Health System, including critical care
areas, the Emergency Department, medical floors, the Operating Room, and
intensive care units.

Salary: $50.49/hr- $66.61/hr

We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated Respiratory
professional with:

Educational
Requirements:

* AA/AS Degree,
Graduate of AMA Approved 2-Year Respiratory Therapy Program

* 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 only)

* Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP)- required for NICU

* Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

* Pediatrics
Advanced Life Support (PALS)

* Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) - preferred

* Neonatal/Pediatric
Specialty (NPS) - preferred

Physical Demands:

* Must be able to
lift and carry 35 lbs.

* Must be able to
physically roll a 100-pound, 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

* Must have skill in
performing routine pulmonary function test

* Must have
familiarity and knowledge of handling: Blood Gas Machines, Exercise Systems,
and other types of equipment routinely found in pulmonary function laboratory

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

Experience:

* 3 years preferred