Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$44.6-$51.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Compensation
Salary Range: $44.60 - $51.50 per hour
The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.
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Responsibilities
Position Overview:
To provide care to the total spectrum of patients served by Respiratory Care Services to include patients in acute and critical care areas, pediatrics, Emergency Room, and assist physicians with special procedures (intubation, bronchoscopy, etc.). Assumes responsibility for the prompt and/or routine execution of physicians’ orders relating to Respiratory Care Services.
Qualifications
Required
Current CA Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with 2 or more years of experience OR Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (OVCH only)
Preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Overview
Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.
Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.
View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.
Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County.
Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.
Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits
To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development.
Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Differentials
- In-House Registry Rates
- Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Recognition programs
- Employee service recognition events
- Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
- National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.
“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $93k–$107k | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $79k–$114k)70 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in California | 193 active | 3,999 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | California healthcare professional listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $1k) · 6% offer loan repayment201 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,281 in the last 30 days | 729 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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