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Respiratory Care Assistant - Per Diem - LJ - 141103
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$39,352 / year median in California
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Respiratory Care Assistant
- Per Diem
- LJ•141103 UC San Diego $67,902•$67,902 United States, California, San Diego Sep 02, 2026
DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, RT Assistants must be able to perform CPR, perform and transmit EKGs at Hillcrest site, prepare RT equipment for patient use including cleaning and assembly and ventilator check out procedures, insure appropriate stock of supplies are available, including monitoring and replacing inventory in both the stock room and RT storage area.
Additional duties include endoscope cleaning to support licensed staff performing bronchoscopies. Services provided must be documented and if appropriate, charged.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Prior relevant experience in healthcare or a related setting. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Familiarity with monitoring and replacing inventory in a hospital stock room and/or RT storage station.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One to three (1
- 3) years of experience in a healthcare environment.
Proven experience with cleaning and assembly and ventilator check-out procedures.
Experience with High-Level Disinfectant.
Experience performing EKS's.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:
$67,902
- $67,902 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent:
$32.52
- $32.
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).