Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Listed compensation
$45.08-$69.86/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Type: Full Time
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
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 operating respiratory equipment and providing treatments to a diverse patient population ranging from infants to geriatrics. They also perform blood gas analysis, administer prescribed medications, and maintain professional standards of care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$145k | Respiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $78k–$114k)67 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in California | 191 active | 4,011 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $1k) · 6% offer loan repayment199 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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