Anesthesia

Full Time

76483BR

Job Summary

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 inits new, state of the art facility which opened in May 2016. RCS playsa 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 andas care providers for
tracheostomy patients. In addition, RCS has a growing presence in the outpatient pulmonary clinics as primary care givers, advisors and consultants.

A Respiratory Care Practitioner at ZSFG works under medical direction, provides care, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients 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 to assist nursing and physician staff in all aspects of patient care.

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

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Department Description

The Respiratory Care Services (RCS) Department at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) has been a renowned leader in respiratory care for over forty years. RCS functions under the guidance of the Department of Anesthesia in the School of Medicine (SOM) at UCSF; one of the world's leading centers of health sciences, research, patient care, and education. The primary focus of ZSFG Respiratory Care Service is in critical and acute care and features an expanded scope of practice. The department has a growing presence in outpatient clinics and community services. Our Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) serve as consultants to nursing, faculty, and all other members of the healthcare team.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications that must be possessed by any candidate to be considered for the position. These qualifications will be included in the job posting and will be used to screen applicants. Please include qualifications that are objective and
quantifiable such as years of experience required, educational degrees, etc.

Please list:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications that an ideal candidate would possess, but are not minimally required for a candidate to be considered for the position.

Please list:

• Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Care or in a health care related field
• Valid American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
• Valid American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
• At least 2 years' experience in Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal Intensive Respiratory Care
• Active participation in respiratory care professional organizations

License/Certification

Licenses and certifications that a candidate must possess to be considered for the position. Please list:

• Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
• Valid American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support 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

90%

Location

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

12 Hours