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The Registered Respiratory Therapist 1 (RRT 1) provide a full range of cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups. The RRT 1 have successfully achieved and maintained the required competencies and qualifications of this job description and serves as the primary resource to meet the respiratory care needs for the critical care, emergency, trauma and pediatric patient. The RRT 1 obtain, reviews, and interprets data and assesses the need for and response to respiratory care interventions in consultation and conjunction with medical, nursing and other disciplines to optimize patient care planning and delivery. Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies, provides airway maintenance manual, and mechanical ventilator support using a variety of devices and techniques and administers medical gases, humidity therapy, inhaled aerosol medications, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion therapies, and instructs patient's family and continuing care providers in the administration of respiratory procedures and the proper use of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.

The RRT 1 report directly to the RT 2 Supervisor and is responsible for performing and documenting all assigned duties.

Apply By Date

05/17/2024

Minimum Qualifications

• California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR Certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• At least one (1) year of recent RRT experience in an acute care hospital.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills: data entry, e-mail, E.M.R., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Current with mandatory competency in all clinical areas assigned to work.
• Performs basic and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and calculations, collects, and interprets data to facilitate objective patient assessment and effective care planning.
• Assists other health care professionals in the interpretation and clinical application of results.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and a respectful manner toward patients, visitors.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in spoken and written communications.
• Responsible to be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit and the Medical Center.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and exhibit good time management practices.
• Current with all mandatory Hospital Competencies.
• Responsible for maintaining reliable work habits, attendance, and completed assignments.
• Prioritizes patient's care based on emergent needs, patient safety, resources available to meet identified needs, routine care.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with all team members.
• Continuing maintenance and development of clinical skills and technical competency in Adult/Pediatric, Emergency and Trauma respiratory care, applications, procedures, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with intra and inter departmental teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (JCAHO, Title 22, HCFA, CMS)

Preferred Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in: Adult, Pediatric and neonatal care, Pediatric and emergency care; Implementation and application of RT driven protocols.

Department Description

Respiratory Care is a highly technical and specialized ancillary department at University of California, Davis, Medical Center (UCDMC) providing assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages with critical pulmonary illness and trauma needs.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $62.39
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 204
• Payroll Title: REG RESP THER PD
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift Hours: 12 hours Variable
• Location: Main Hospital
• Union Representation: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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