Respiratory Therapist (NICU + Adults) - Santa Monica Hospital

Respiratory Therapist

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Variable schedule, 3 night shifts/week, 7pm - 7:30am Salary Range: $48.53 - 64.03 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite

Job Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar - Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar - Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• RCP State License-in the state of California - Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Required
• CPR: American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - Required
• Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required
• NRP - Required for NICU
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• Experience with high frequency neonates, either the HFOV or HFJV
• Previous experience intubating neonates within the last year
• Competent using the oscillator and nitric oxide on neonates
• Ability to work in Adults and PEDs
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in all theories and practices of current Respiratory Therapy
• Skill in organizing work efficiently.
• Ability to determine appropriate modes of care when provided with a care plan by physician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and co-workers. Listen perceptively to instructions or information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written form.
• Skill in set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting all Respiratory Equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel and ancillary medical personnel.
• Ability to interact humanistically and professionally with a diverse group of patients, visitors, co-workers, and other medical center staff as part of a team.
• Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Working independently with minimal direction to achieve optimal results.
• Ability to perform more than one task simultaneously and respond positively to temporary changes in work schedule.
• Ability to provide excellent service, promote customer satisfaction, provide quality care, and create a positive, progressive, and friendly environment throughout the entire UCLA Healthcare Community, while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, and their families at all times (i.e., during and after work).
• Ability to perform the following activities using proper body mechanics.
• Stand and or walk 75% of the 12-hour work day.
• Sit, push, kneel, crouch and reach for extended periods of time
• Transfer a patient weighing a minimum of 100 lbs. using equipment or with assistance.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Commitment to Teamwork and Quality to achieve common goals and reflect Enterprise and Department standards, which include accuracy, attention to detail, completeness, and timeliness.