Respiratory Therapist II, Part Time, 12s, Days
Listed compensation
$36.32-$50.85/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
Respiratory Therapist II, Part Time, 12-hour Shifts, Day Shift
Reporting to the Practice Coordinator Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, this position is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i. e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care); monitoring mechanical ventilation; administering medications; patient assessment; understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring; understanding blood work results; monitoring, teaching, and training.
Requirements
1. Graduation from a two year AMA accredited Respiratory Care Program or the equivalent training is required.
2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the NBRC is required. Current SAMC staff with Certified Respiratory
Therapy Technician (CRT) and significant previous experience may be accepted in lieu of RRT certification.
3. Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of California is required.
4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
5. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
6. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
Pay Range
$36.32 - $50.85
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians across various specialty areas. This includes monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, performing patient assessments, and interpreting blood work results.
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, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,921 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $76k–$106k | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $80k–$114k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in California | 196 active | 3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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