Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - ICU/ER

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Hillcrest Respiratory Care. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, initiating ventilatory support, and performing monitoring and diagnostic procedures in ICU, ER, and floor care areas.

The position requires RRT, CA RCP licensure, and BLS/NRP with RAT within 6 months. Travel and varied shifts are possible; employment is 90% at Hillcrest with a 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Administers general respiratory therapy procedures including humidity and aerosol therapy
• Initiates and monitors patients on continuous ventilatory support and performs CPR
• Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques in ICU/ER/floor care

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Hillcrest Respiratory Care. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, initiating ventilatory support, and performing monitoring and diagnostic procedures in ICU, ER, and floor care areas.

The position requires RRT, CA RCP licensure, and BLS/NRP with RAT within 6 months. Travel and varied shifts are possible; employment is 90% at Hillcrest with a 12-hour shift schedule.