Respiratory Therapist II - Pulmonary Function Testing- FT Day Shift

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health, a leading academic health system is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner to evaluate pulmonary function and perform cardiopulmonary procedures. You will support patients with ventilatory assistance and advanced respiratory therapies while upholding clinical standards.

Requirements include 5 years of licensed experience, AMA‑approved program, RRT, CA RCP license, and current ACLS/BLS. RPFT credentials and a Bachelor's degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program and registered (RRT).
• Five years of licensed respiratory care experience with pulmonary function lab work.
• Current CA RCP license in good standing and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pulmonary dysfunction and perform cardiopulmonary procedures to treat patients.
• Provide ventilatory support and assist in respiratory therapies.
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and high standards of patient care.

Skills

Respiratory care

Pulmonary function testing

ACLS

BLS

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist

CA RCP License

RPFT NBRC credentials

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: Incumbent evaluates pulmonary dysfunction and performs cardiopulmonary procedures to treat and care for the patient by means of respiratory therapy and ventilatory assistance.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years’ experience as a licensed respiratory care practitioner, with minimum three (3) year experience in pulmonary function lab


• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program and be Registered (RRT)


• Current CA RCP License in good standing

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)


• Current Basic Life Support (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree


• Hold current Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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


• 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:

• 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.