• Must have two years of NICU Experience
• Must have experience with high-frequency ventilators, either the HFOV or HFJV

Preferred for the NICU Department

• Previous experience intubating neonates within the last year

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of Approved 2 Year Respiratory Therapy Program
• AA/ AS degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar- Required
• BS degree in Respiratory Therapy or similar - Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• RCP State License-in the state of California - Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Required
• CPR: American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - Required
• Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required
• NRP - Preferred/Required for NICU
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in all theories and practices of current Respiratory Therapy
• Skill in organizing work efficiently.
• Ability to determine appropriate modes of care when provided with a care plan by the physician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and co-workers. Listen perceptively to instructions or information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written form.
• Skill in set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting all Respiratory Equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel and ancillary medical personnel.
• Ability to interact humanistically and professionally with a diverse group of patients, visitors, co-workers, and other medical center staff as part of a team.
• Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Working independently with minimal direction to achieve optimal results.
• Ability to perform more than one task simultaneously and respond positively to temporary changes in work schedule.
• Ability to provide excellent service, promote customer satisfaction, provide quality care, and create a positive, progressive, and friendly environment throughout the entire UCLA Healthcare Community, while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, and their families at all times (i.e., during and after work).
• Commitment to Teamwork and Quality to achieve common goals and reflect Enterprise and Department standards, which include accuracy, attention to detail, completeness, and timeliness.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform the following activities using proper body mechanics:

• Stand and or walk 75% of the 12-hour work day.
• Sit, push, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
• Transfer a patient weighing a minimum of 100 lbs. using equipment or with assistance.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.