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Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

San Diego, CA · On-site

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Current UCSD experience. * Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS). * Previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in the NICU. * Experience performing invasive and noninvasive monitoring and ...

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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 5/4/2026 for consideration with preference for ... Medical Board of California Licensure for Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory ...

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CredentialsRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), often with UCSD-specific trainingRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), required nationally
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Industry UsagePrimarily within UCSD healthcare systemAcross various healthcare providers and institutions

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Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - 140532

UC San Diego Health

San Diego, CA • On-site

$48.66 - $60.52/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago

UC San Diego Health rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 07/17/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Will consider new graduate applicants.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision the Neonatal Respiratory Therapists attend high risk deliveries and neonatal transport. Conduct procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, and pulmonary secretion clearance methods, monitor patients on continuous ventilator support and performs CPR in NICU. Provide appropriate oxygen therapy by selecting appropriate devices, alters treatments based on respiratory care protocols and demonstrates appropriate changes with regard to arterial blood analysis and lab results. Perform appropriate method of bronchodilator therapy.

Perform appropriate method of secretion clearance and assembles, maintains and troubleshoots equipment. Determine appropriateness of all respiratory care therapy modalities; including indication/contraindications and hazards of therapy, appropriateness of therapy, and ability to evaluate therapy outcomes. Initiate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintains patients on continuous mechanical support. Recommends changes based on patient's clinical status. Perform invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques on NICU patients.

Responsible for caring for infants requiring respiratory support such as oxygen, ventilation, and medications to aid their breathing. Other duties may include respiratory therapy equipment management, blood gas analysis, neonatal resuscitation, intubation assistance and special procedure assistance.

This position is for NICU therapists that have a desire to work with NICU patients.

The primary location for this position is La Jolla but will be required to float to our Hillcrest location as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP).

  • BLS/CPR or BART certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

  • Previous directly related experience in a large, complex healthcare setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current UCSD experience.
  • Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS).
  • Previous experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in the NICU.
  • Experience performing invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic techniques on NICU patients.
  • Experience working in the Delivery Room.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Must attend transports of infants via ambulance, fixed wing aircraft, and helicopters.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  • Performs work to expected standards in life threatening emergencies and in the critical care environment.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $101,602 - $126,366 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $48.66 - $60.52

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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