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Stockton, California

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (RCP)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

About Us

Crystal Creek Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility committed to delivering excellence in both clinical care and personal support. We serve our patients and their families with integrity, compassion, and respect, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for healing and recovery.

Why Join Us

We are a team that values collaboration, empathy, and dedication. At Crystal Creek, you will work alongside skilled professionals who share a common goal: improving lives through quality healthcare and heartfelt service to every patient and family we serve.

Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapist role evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of the Respiratory Department Head. Respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy Technicians.

  • Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments.
  • The doctor recommends respiratory therapy treatments.
  • Plans, prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
  • Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
  • Responds to “code blue” calls and assists by maintaining the patient’s airway and performs CPR.
  • Instructs respiratory technicians.
  • Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
  • Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.
  • Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.
  • Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
  • Performs all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.
  • Present a neat appearance and dress in compliance with the client facilities’ policies.
  • While on assignment, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable to their assigned patients and to the client institution. The Respiratory Therapist is under the direct supervision of the Department Head or other assigned personnel and must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program (Associate degree or higher).
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
  • Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification.

For Full Time, What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

10-hour shift, AM schedule

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with cardiopulmonary disorders by administering therapeutic treatments and performing diagnostic tests. They are also responsible for maintaining respiratory equipment, responding to emergency code blue calls, and supervising respiratory therapy technicians.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic pulmonary testingCardiac testingEquipment maintenanceAirway managementAerosol therapySputum inductionClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 17 employers

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<$100k
10
$100k-110k
4
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
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$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Paid orientation and training programs