Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — ICU/ER

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer general respiratory therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, and airway clearance methods.

The candidate will initiate and monitor patients on continuous ventilatory support, perform invasive and noninvasive monitoring, and work independently in ICU/ER and floor care areas. A strong focus on communication and education is required.

Qualifications

• Two-year AS degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• RRT credential by NBRC.
• RCP license issued by California.
• RAT or BLS at hire with plan to obtain RAT within 6 months.
• PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers general Respiratory Therapy procedures (humidity, aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, pulmonary secretion clearance).
• Initiates, monitors, troubleshoot and maintains patients on continuous ventilatory support.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques in ICU, ER, and floor care areas.
• Supports department education activities and adheres to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Education

AS Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

RAT or BLS before hire

PALS/NRP within 6 months

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer general respiratory therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, and airway clearance methods.

The candidate will initiate and monitor patients on continuous ventilatory support, perform invasive and noninvasive monitoring, and work independently in ICU/ER and floor care areas. A strong focus on communication and education is required.