Respiratory Therapist I — Critical Care

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for patients across the age spectrum. You will respond to emergencies, manage airways, and support mechanical ventilation using a range of devices.

The role includes administering inhaled therapies, performing arterial blood gas analysis, and educating patients and families on equipment use. Strong teamwork and independent work are essential to optimize patient outcomes at UCSF Health.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care.
• Comfort with arterial blood gas analysis and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of respiratory care to patients of all ages.
• Respond to emergencies including airway management and ventilatory support.
• Administer gases and aerosol therapies; assess response to interventions.
• Perform ABG analysis and related cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Patient care

Clinical judgement

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for patients across the age spectrum. You will respond to emergencies, manage airways, and support mechanical ventilation using a range of devices.

The role includes administering inhaled therapies, performing arterial blood gas analysis, and educating patients and families on equipment use. Strong teamwork and independent work are essential to optimize patient outcomes at UCSF Health.