Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – ICU/ER Care

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist for East Campus, per diem 20% appointment. The role involves humidification, aerosol therapy, lung inflation, and airway clearance, with independent work across ICU, ER, and floors.

The candidate will monitor ventilation, administer pharmacologic agents, and perform CPR and diagnostic techniques, adhering to UCSD policies and core values.

Qualifications

• Must have an AS degree in respiratory therapy and NBRC-registered RRT.
• California RCP license required for practice.
• BLS and RAT or equivalent training, PALS/NRP pending within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administers general respiratory therapy procedures including humidity and aerosol therapy.
• Monitors and supports patients on continuous ventilatory support in ICU/ER/ floors.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques.
• Maintains compliance with UCSD policies and participates in education activities.

Skills

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

AS Degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT NBRC credential

RCP California license

RAT or BLS at hire

PALS/NRP within 6 months

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist for East Campus, per diem 20% appointment. The role involves humidification, aerosol therapy, lung inflation, and airway clearance, with independent work across ICU, ER, and floors.

The candidate will monitor ventilation, administer pharmacologic agents, and perform CPR and diagnostic techniques, adhering to UCSD policies and core values.