PER DIEM-RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-RESPIRATORY THERAPY-NIGHTS

Company: University Of California Irvine
Location: Placentia
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Care and upon the request of the physician, assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the scope of respiratory care. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Performs other duties as requested.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory care to the age of the patients served.
• Good clinical judgment and problem solving abilities.
• Possesses communication skills - both verbal and written in English.
• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner License, BLS, ACLS Provider and PALS Provider minimum requirement.
  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Conditions of Employment:
      
      The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
      • Background Check and Live Scan
      • Legal Right to Work in the United States
      • Vaccination Policies
      • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
      • Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
        • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
        • E-Verify
        • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
          Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
          
          Closing Statement:
          
          The University of California, Irvine 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
          
          We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
          
          UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
          
          Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
          
          Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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