Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist
West Coast Ambulance
LOCATION: BURBANK, CA, 91502
Skills Required
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of California
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for providing respiratory therapy services to patients in a pre-hospital setting. This includes assessing patients' respiratory needs, administering oxygen and other respiratory treatments, and monitoring patients' response to therapy.
The Respiratory Therapist will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Additionally, the Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed patient records and ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
Key Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy services to patients in a pre-hospital setting, including assessment and administration of treatments. Maintain detailed patient records and ensure all respiratory equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
Requirements
Requires a valid California Respiratory Therapist license and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field. Candidates must be able to work independently in fast-paced environments and be flexible with shift schedules.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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