NICU Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

General Information

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Work Location : Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 12 hour Day shifts, 1x per week; 7:00 A.M.- 7:30 P.M; Shift varies; May pickup additional shifts as needed Posted Date 03/05/2025 Salary Range : $65.08 - 65.08 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 21032 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Perform routine and complex Respiratory Therapy for Pediatric, and Neonatal patients. Assignments include all critical care areas, Emergency Department, and intensive care units. May be required to work in any area in the Health System. For the NICU Department 1) must have two years of NICU Experience 2) Must have experience with high frequency ventilators, either the HFOV or HFJV. 3) May require rotating shifts Day/Nights. May convert to career.
Salary: $65.08 / hour
Job Qualifications

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Required for the NICU Department

• Must have two years of NICU Experience
• Must have experience with high-frequency ventilators, either the HFOV or HFJV

Preferred for the NICU Department

• Previous experience intubating neonates within the last year

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of Approved 2 Year Respiratory Therapy Program
• AA/ AS degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar Required
• BS 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:

• 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 the 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).
• Commitment to Teamwork and Quality to achieve common goals and reflect Enterprise and Department standards, which include accuracy, attention to detail, completeness, and timeliness.

Physical Demands:

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.
• Transfer a patient weighing a minimum of 100 lbs. using equipment or with assistance.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.