Registered respiratory therapist Jobs in Oakland, CA

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Anesthesia

Full Time

83675BR

Job Summary

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $59.63 - $74.64 (Hourly Rate).

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Department Description

Respiratory Care Services (RCS) works very closely with the renowned trauma

service at Zuckerberg San Francisco General. ZSFG operates the only level 1 trauma center for more than 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern

San Mateo County in its new, state of the art facility which opened in May 2016.

RCS plays a vital role in the emergency department which treats more than 3,000

severely injured patients every year.

Respiratory Care Services provides care throughout the hospital. On the general care wards, respiratory care practitioners (RCP) function primarily as consultants, emergency

response team members and as care providers for tracheostomy patients. In addition,

RCS has a growing presence in the out-patient pulmonary clinics as primary care givers, advisors and consultants.

A Respiratory Care Practitioner at ZSFG works under medical direction, provides care, treatment, and rehabilitation topatients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory

care procedures and protocols. All procedures are performed by a licensed RCP

in an aseptic manner and follows infection control policies.

The RCP will routinely perform other ancillary therapies such as aerosolized prostacyclin, prone positioning and recruitment maneuvers. In addition,therapists routinely participate in the transport and monitoring of critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients to special

procedure areas and surgery. Our general respiratory care practice includes standard

oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, high flow / high FIO2 therapy and non-invasive ventilation

as well as lung expansion and pulmonary hygiene therapies. Our services emphasize

evidenced-based, protocol driven management with quality assurance oversight.

The RCP will require nearly constant fine and gross motor manipulation of the hands

and arms, nearly constant standing or walking, and a virtually constant work-pace.

The RCP must be able to push, pull, lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs. The RCP is a part of the health care team and may be called upon toassist nursing and physician staff

in all aspects of patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of respiratory therapy.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009049 REG RESP THER 1

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Nights

Shift Length

12 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Sun - Sat. 3 (12) hour Night Shift