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 selfadministration and proper use of equipment and supplies.
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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% 120% of the established midpoint. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
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- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate and work effectively within intra and inter departmental teams
- Promotes positive work relationships with peers supervisors and others
- Is 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. This includes but is not limited to the ability to perform all of the required procedures and assessments and possession of a thorough understanding of the techniques and rationale for the selection and application of respiratory care procedures
- Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Respiratory Therapist I:- Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in:
- Critical or emergency care
- Implementation and application of patientdriven protocols
Respiratory Therapist I:- 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 (HCP) certification
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
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