Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights
Listed compensation
$47.43-$55.07/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Summary
Demonstrates 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 judgement and personal initiative.
Minimum Education
- Graduate from an AMA, CoARC or JRCRTE approved Respiratory Therapy program
Preferred Education
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications
- Must possess excellent assessment skills to floor therapy and patients on mechanical ventilators.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications
- Two (2) years experience in an acute care facility
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:
- Current and valid RCP license from the Respiratory Care Board of California
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- American Heart Association BLS Card
- American Heart Association ACLS Card
- American Heart Association PALS Card
- Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire
- Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (or must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
- Shift: Nights
- Hours: 6:00pm - 6:00am
- Shift Hours: 12
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Type: Full-Time
FTE: 0.9
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will operate respiratory equipment and provide treatment to patients across various age groups. They are responsible for delivering care according to professional standards and maintaining proficiency through continuing education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid RCP license from the Respiratory Care Board of California and an RRT credential from the NBRC. Additional requirements include BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, along with the ability to perform floor therapy and manage mechanical ventilators.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k 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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