Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Shriners Children's

9 days ago

California$58.75 - $82.94/hrPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Shriners Children's as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, High Pay in United States. Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.

Key Responsibilities

effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

Requirements

Minimum: CA RT Licensure BLS PALS (within 6 months of hire) Preferred: 2 years pediatric experience National Registration by National Board for Respiratory Care.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $58.75 - $82.94/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Shriners Children's as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, High Pay.

Key Skills

Ventilator ManagementHigh Frequency VentilationTracheostomy Tube ManagementBronchoscopyPulmonary Function TestingSedationBlood Gas AnalysisIndirect CalorimetryPatient AssessmentClinical ResourcePreceptingInfection ControlEvidence Based PracticeCritical ThinkingCardio Pulmonary Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem at Shriners Children's a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Shriners Children's is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Shriners Children's lists compensation for this psychologist position at $58k to $82k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $82000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Ventilator Management, High Frequency Ventilation, Tracheostomy Tube Management, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Function Testing, Sedation, Blood Gas Analysis, Indirect Calorimetry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing family-centered, age-appropriate clinical cardiopulmonary care, utilizing assessment findings to determine patient and family needs in collaboration with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include ventilator management, performing various pulmonary tests, and acting as...

Benefits package: Medical Coverage First Day, 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan, Matching Contributions up to 6%, Paid Time Off (FT/PT 40+ hours), Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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