Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Listed compensation
$40/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Respiratory Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Vacaville, CA.
Position Details
- 40 Hours per week
- Location: Vacaville, CA
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-6:30pm (RDO Wednesday) (Orientation 2 weeks) Rate: $40/hr ($1,600/weekly) as a W-2 Traveler or $36/hr ($1,440/weekly) as a W-2 Local
Must have 1-full year of experience as a licensed professional
Job Description
Under the direction of the Institution CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Respiratory Care Practitioner services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner must be able to work in conditions that require all of the following essential functions: a. Perform care consistent with generally accepted evidence based practice; b.
Set up equipment and provide instructions for use of equipment for each patient/youth per established policy and procedure; c.
Perform complete medical evaluations of patient either during regularly scheduled clinic hours or upon request for consult by either the CEO/CME or designee and make appropriate recommendations for treatment to the referring physician, CEO/CME or designee; d. Maintain all charting on a daily basis.
Any chart remaining delinquent for more than ten (10) days could result in termination of this Temporary/Relief Respiratory Care Practitioner; e. Aid in the development and updating of policy and procedures related to respiratory therapy; f. Provide periodic assessment of equipment needs and recommendations; g.
Submit to Institution’s in-service training, one week in advance of the course, copy of instructors Curriculum Vitae (CV), course outline, course objective and post-tests; h.
Special assignments for respiratory care services may be requested by the CEO/CME or designee on as needed basis; e. g., participation in quality improvement projects, utilization review, etc.
If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will perform medical evaluations, set up respiratory equipment, and provide patient care within a correctional facility. They are also responsible for maintaining daily medical charts and assisting in the development of respiratory therapy policies.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one full year of experience as a licensed professional. The role requires the ability to work in a correctional environment and adhere to strict documentation standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
AvaMed Workforce holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 17 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 57% 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)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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