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San Ramon, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45.08-$69.86/hr

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Job Description

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Nights

Holiday Rotation

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Reporting to the Respiratory Department Manager, the Respiratory Care
Practitioner is responsible for demonstrating proficiency in the use/operation
of respiratory equipment and provision of respiratory treatment to assigned age
specific patient population (e. g. infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and
geriatrics) and participates in related continuing education. Provides care to
assigned patients according to professional standards and established
procedures, using good judgment and personal initiative. Administers medication
as prescribed by a physician and performs the drawing and analysis of blood
gasses.  Other duties assigned as per scope of practice.

Qualifications

* Successful completion of an accredited program in Respiratory Care
* Three (3) years recent experience in all phases of acute Respiratory Care
preferred
* Must possess excellent assessment skills to floor therapy and patients on
mechanical ventilators
* Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the Respiratory Care
Board of California
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued
by the American Heart Association
* Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) issued by the
American Heart Association
* Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the
American Heart Association
* Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

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Embark on a rewarding career with San Ramon Regional Medical Center hospital. If
you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient
care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day.
Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is
our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for
providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon
Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and
spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical
treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing respiratory treatments and operating respiratory equipment for patients of all ages. They also perform blood gas analysis and administer prescribed medications according to professional standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mechanical ventilationPatient assessmentMedication administrationCritical carePatient monitoring

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

5
<$90k
10
$90k-105k
5
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
58% this job
CME allowance
26% this job
Sign-on bonus
16%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Ramon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,205k
Typical market rent
$3,246/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 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 Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
Health Savings Accounts