Respiratory Therapist I

Preferred for the NICU Department:

* Previous experience intubating neonates within the last year

* Competent in using the oscillator and nitric oxide on neonates

* Willing to work in Adults and PEDs

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 - Preferred/Required for NICU
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

* 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.