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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

University of California - San Francisco

75.31

United States, California, San Francisco

505 Parnassus Avenue (Show on map)

Jun 12, 2026

The Respiratory Therapist I (RT I) 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.

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities
45%	Yes	Assessment, administration and documentation of intermittent aerosolized medication therapy, bronchial hygiene, oxygen, and lung expansion therapies. Consults with physician's ordering services to assure patients are continually receiving the most appropriate and cost-effective modalities of therapy.
40%	Yes	Application, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting and documentation of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilatory support systems. Assessment and monitoring of patient-ventilator interrelationship to assure safe, appropriate, effective support and timely weaning.
5%	Yes	Contributes to the achievement of departmental quality and performance goals.
5%		Consults with RCS, Nursing, Medical, and other patient care personnel to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal provision of respiratory care.
5%		Maintains all age specific and technical competencies required to work in all clinical areas served by the Respiratory Care Service.

100%

Required Qualifications:

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:

Preferred job specifications may be used to enhance success in the search of the candidate. These specifications do not disqualify candidates without them from consideration.

Please list:

Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in:
- Critical or emergency care
- Implementation and application of patient-driven protocols.

Required Licesnes/Certifications:

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

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications:

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:

Preferred job specifications may be used to enhance success in the search of the candidate. These specifications do not disqualify candidates without them from consideration.

Please list:

Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in:
- Critical or emergency care
- Implementation and application of patient-driven protocols.

Required Licesnes/Certifications:

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