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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - 125712

Job Description

Alvarado Hospital Medical Center will soon be UC San Diego Health East Campus. As the region's only academic health system, we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. We invite current Alvarado Hospital employees and other job seekers to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching.

Number of job vacancies are subject to increase or decrease due to departmental needs.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the Respiratory Therapist administers all general Respiratory Therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, and pulmonary secretion clearance methods.

Initiates, monitors, troubleshoot and maintains patients on continuous ventilatory support. Administers pharmacological agents and performs CPR. Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques ascribed to specific critical care areas. Works independently within the ICU, ER, and floor care areas. Ability to assist with department and organization's education activities. Adheres to Department and Medical Center's Policies and Procedures. Adheres to UCSD Core Values and C I Care Program guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Completion of Respiratory Therapist Education Program.

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) grandfathered if a Alvarado Employee.

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the state of California.

  • BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

  • Six(6) months Respiratory experience working in a hospital setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current Alvarado Hospital work experience in same area/environment.
  • Respiratory Advanced Training (RAT I).
  • Respiratory Advanced Training (RAT II).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly verbally and written and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Position will float to all locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $115,696 - $115,696 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $55.41 - $55.41

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html

 

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