Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy-Fulltime-Days

University of California-Irvine • Placentia, CA

252d • $43 - $53

About The Position

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

Requirements

• Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory care to the age of the patients served.
• Good clinical judgment and problem solving abilities.
• Possesses communication skills - both verbal and written in English.
• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS Provider minimum requirement.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Care.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Measure the lung capacity of patients to determine if there is impaired function.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to respiratory care.
• Demonstrate creativity and latitude in performing duties.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services