Lead Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Operations

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II - Lead to assist the Supervisor with daily operations of the respiratory care team. You will oversee staff, maintain equipment, ensure quality, and support cost management while delivering pulmonary therapies and ventilatory support.

Required qualifications include AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program graduation, RRT by NBRC, 5 years of licensed respiratory care experience, current licenses (PALS, NRP, BLS, ACLS).

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Five years of licensed respiratory care experience, with at least two years in relevant areas.
• Current RCP license in good standing.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credentials.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) credentials.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the department respiratory therapists and provide guidance to the team.
• Evaluate pulmonary dysfunction and perform cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for patients.
• Maintain equipment, ensure quality, and manage costs within the department.
• Provide operational direction and support to coworkers to enable them to perform duties effectively.

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program graduate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II - Lead to assist the Supervisor with daily operations of the respiratory care team. You will oversee staff, maintain equipment, ensure quality, and support cost management while delivering pulmonary therapies and ventilatory support.

Required qualifications include AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program graduation, RRT by NBRC, 5 years of licensed respiratory care experience, current licenses (PALS, NRP, BLS, ACLS).