Respiratory Therapist 2, Lead - Respiratory Therapy Orange- PT Night Shift 36hrs

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II – Lead to support the Supervisor by overseeing daily operations for the department's respiratory therapists, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality, and cost management. The incumbent assesses pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat patients while providing day-to-day direction and support to the team.

Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, hold RRT, have five years'

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Five years’ licensed respiratory care experience, with at least two years in related areas.
• Current Life Support certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and provide direction to respiratory therapists.
• Maintain equipment, ensure quality, and manage department costs.
• Evaluate pulmonary dysfunction and perform cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Support and guide team members to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

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 systems, 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 Respiratory Therapist II – Lead assists the Supervisor with overseeing the daily operations and making day-to-day operational decisions for the department respiratory therapists, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality, and cost management. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating pulmonary dysfunction and performing cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient employing respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance. Additionally, provides day-to-day operational direction, within their realm, to the team and offers essential support, resources and guidance to each co-worker, enabling them to perform their duties well.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• 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.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a licensed respiratory care practitioner, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the work areas associated with certifications held
• Current RCP License in good standing.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required).
• Current coworkers will be grandfathered until December 31st, 2027, at which time, will be required to have PALS credentials.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (Required at Academic Medical Center Locations and Fountain Valley)
• Current Basic Life Support (Required)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support(Required)

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

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support

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

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

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