Lead Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

University of California - Irvine Health; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II - Lead to oversee daily operations of the respiratory therapy team and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves maintaining equipment, evaluating pulmonary function, and performing cardiopulmonary procedures under supervision.

Applicants must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, be an RRT, and meet licensure and credential requirements including PALS, NRP, BLS, and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Five (5) years' experience as a licensed respiratory care practitioner, with 2+ years in relevant work areas.
• Current RCP License in good standing.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credentials required (grandfathered until 2027).
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) and Basic Life Support (BLS) credentials.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) credentials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and make day-to-day operational decisions for the respiratory therapy team.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality and cost management.
• Evaluate pulmonary dysfunction and perform cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Provide day-to-day operational direction and support to the team.

Skills

RRT certification

5+ years experience

Leadership

PALS certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NRP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II - Lead to oversee daily operations of the respiratory therapy team and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves maintaining equipment, evaluating pulmonary function, and performing cardiopulmonary procedures under supervision.

Applicants must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, be an RRT, and meet licensure and credential requirements including PALS, NRP, BLS, and ACLS.