PD Reg Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy Float Pool- Night Shift

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCI Health is searching for a Registered Respiratory Therapist I to evaluate pulmonary function and provide cardiopulmonary care using advanced respiratory therapy and ventilatory support. You will work across clinical settings to support patient care and outcomes with skilled procedures and ongoing assessments.

The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory program, RRT credential, active licenses, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current RCP License in good standing.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required @ Academic Medical Center Locations)
• Current PALS Certification upon hire (Current coworkers will be grandfathered until August 1, 2026, at which time, every coworker will be required to obtain a PALS certification).
• Current Basic Life Support (Required)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support(Required)
• Ability to travel to clinics, and other campus offices as determined by patient and scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist I evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient employing respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance.

Skills

RRT credential

RCP license

Travel to clinics

PALS certified

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient employing respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current RCP License in good standing.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required @ Academic Medical Center Locations)
• Current PALS Certification upon hire (Current coworkers will be grandfathered until August 1, 2026, at which time, every coworker will be required to obtain a PALS certification).
• Current Basic Life Support (Required)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support(Required)
• Ability to travel to clinics, and other campus offices as determined by patient and scheduling needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold current Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), and/or Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C) credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or are in the process of obtaining them.
• Bachelor's degree

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization