Neonatal Respiratory Therapist-Per Diem - 132554
Job Description
#132554 Neonatal Respiratory Therapist-Per Diem
Filing Deadline: Tue 10/15/2024UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Will consider new graduate applicants.
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision the Neonatal Respiratory Therapists attend high risk deliveries and neonatal transport. Conduct procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, and pulmonary secretion clearance methods, monitor patients on continuous ventilator support and performs CPR in NICU. Provide appropriate oxygen therapy by selecting appropriate devices, alters treatments based on respiratory care protocols and demonstrates appropriate changes with regard to arterial blood analysis and lab results. Perform appropriate method of bronchodilator therapy.
Perform appropriate method of secretion clearance and assembles, maintains and troubleshoots equipment. Determine appropriateness of all respiratory care therapy modalities; including indication/contraindications and hazards of therapy, appropriateness of therapy, and ability to evaluate therapy outcomes. Initiate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintains patients on continuous mechanical support. Recommends changes based on patient's clinical status. Perform invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques on NICU patients.
Responsible for caring for infants requiring respiratory support such as oxygen, ventilation, and medications to aid their breathing. Other duties may include respiratory therapy equipment management, blood gas analysis, neonatal resuscitation, intubation assistance and special procedure assistance.
This position is for NICU therapists that have a desire to work with NICU patients.
The primary location for this position is La Jolla but will be required to float to our Hillcrest location as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP).
BLS/CPR or BART certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Previous directly related experience in a large, complex healthcare setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS).
- Previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in the NICU.
- Experience performing invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques on NICU patients.
- Experience working in the Delivery Room.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs including at least 1 shift per week and select holidays.
- Must attend transports of infants via ambulance, fixed wing aircraft, and helicopters.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- Performs work to expected standards in life threatening emergencies and in the critical care environment.
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
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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
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