Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

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.

Required Qualifications: Identify the minimum skills, knowledge and abilities required to competently perform the job duties. Please complete this section in bullet form and include suggested minimum years of related experience, e.g., "Previous experience in healthcare or health insurance environment required (usually 3-5 years)" or "Five to seven years project management experience". This section should include the required educational background, work experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. These qualifications will be included in the job posting and will be used to screen applicants. Flexibility statement below is required for all Medical Center positions. - 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 Required Licenses/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

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

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.

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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