Resp Therapist I PRN Plan 2

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, plan, and evaluate respiratory therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The role includes airway management, ventilator support, ABG sampling, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

The position requires an active Florida RRT license, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, and BLS with ACLS/PALS within six months of

Qualifications

• Active Florida RRT license as per Florida statutes.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• BLS; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification within 6 months for Venice location.
• NBRC credential active.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory interventions for cardiopulmonary disease.
• Administer medications and gases; manage airway support.
• Ventilator management and arterial blood gas sampling.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with the care team.
• May perform elective/emergency intubations and bedside procedures per protocol.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Job description

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic respiratory interventions for patients requiring services due to acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease. Therapeutic modalities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree, comprehensive ventilator management, and participation in hemodynamic monitoring. With approval from the Pulmonary Council and Respiratory Care Department, the therapist may perform elective and emergency intubations, insertion of arterial lines, and bedside bronchoscopies. The Respiratory Therapist may initiate therapy under established departmental protocols. Active interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals is expected and encouraged. Professional responsibilities may also include precepting or being shadowed by healthcare students.

Required Qualifications

• - Require an active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) under Florida Statutes, Chapter 468.
• - Require graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• - Require American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)- Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.- Require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six (6) months of transfer/hire (Venice Location only).
• - Require active RRT Credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications

• - Prefer Bachelor of Science degree or higher in respiratory care or a related field.
• - Prefer demonstrated ability to work and plan with others in a team setting while being creative and time effective.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/