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Hollywood Presbyterian
Los Angeles, California

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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

Mechanical ventilationPatient assessmentCritical careRespiratory equipment operation

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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 17 employers

4
<$100k
10
$100k-110k
4
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
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 Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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