Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric experience for a travel contract position. The role involves working 8-hour day shifts with responsibilities in pulmonary function testing and respiratory diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests including plethysmography and spirometry.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Float to other facilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Pediatric Critical Care experience.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation experience.

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA certified.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA certified.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA certified.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA/AAP certified.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and various federal/state databases.
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness.
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask types required).
• Immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, TB tests, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug testing (standard 9 panel excluding THC) within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption as per facility policy.
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules and competency exams.
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam on first day (specific to nursing but may be relevant for float pool staff).
• References: Two supervisory references required, preferably from most recent employment.
• Updated resume with last 7 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be explained.

Additional Information

• Ability to float to other facilities within the system.
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies including COVID-19 preparedness and vaccination requirements.
• Completion of various facility-specific training and compliance documents prior to start.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist with specialized skills in pulmonary diagnostics and critical care support. Candidates must hold appropriate certifications and meet comprehensive health and compliance requirements. The position offers 8-hour day shifts in a dynamic clinical environment with opportunities to float across multiple facilities.