Respiratory Therapist 1

Job Overview The Respiratory Therapist I (RT I) provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups. Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies providing airway maintenance and manual and mechanical ventilatory support using a variety of devices and techniques. Administers therapeutic gases, inhaled aerosol medications and humidity therapy. Obtains, reviews, and interprets data and assesses the need for and response to respiratory care interventions and consults with medical and nursing personnel to optimize patient care planning. Performs arterial blood gas analysis and a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. Provides patient and family instruction in respiratory therapy self‑administration and proper use of equipment and supplies. Key Responsibilities Assessment, administration and documentation of intermittent aerosolized medication therapy, bronchial hygiene, oxygen, and lung expansion therapies. Consult with physician ordering services to assure patients are receiving the most appropriate and cost‑effective modalities of therapy. Application, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation of non‑invasive and invasive mechanical ventilatory support systems. Assessment and monitoring of patient‑ventilator interrelationship to assure safe, appropriate, effective support and timely weaning. Contribute to the achievement of departmental quality and performance goals. Consult with RCS, Nursing, Medical, and other patient care personnel to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal provision of respiratory care. Maintain all age‑specific, technical competencies, and compliance required to work in all clinical areas served by the Respiratory Care Service. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Required Qualifications Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within intra and inter departmental teams. Promotes positive work relationships with peers, supervisors, and others; cooperative, receptive, and responsive to the needs of others. Possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including all required procedures and assessments and a thorough understanding of techniques and rationale for respiratory care procedures. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in critical or emergency care. Implementation and application of patient‑driven protocols. Required Licenses/Certifications Valid and Current California Respiratory Care Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Certificate from NBRC. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (Applies only to Respiratory Care Practitioners who are employees at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Mission Bay Campus). Equal Employment Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco