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Los Angeles, California

CCT Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

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Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Glendale - Los Angeles, CA 90065Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/yearCritical Care Transport Respiratory Therapists provide advanced respiratory care and direct patient care during interfacility ambulance transports.

Working alongside specially trained EMTs and other healthcare professionals, CCT RTs care for critically ill and medically complex patients, including those requiring mechanical ventilation and other advanced respiratory support.

Our team is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and modern technology to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout transport. Candidates must have minimum 2 years ER or ICU experience within the past 18 months

Key Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate, and professional respiratory care throughout patient transport. Provide direct care to patients requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support. Serve as a patient advocate and represent Premier Ambulance professionally in all settings.

Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, treatment protocols, company policies, and CCT program standards. Maintain thorough knowledge of treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures.

Monitor patients and recognize changes in clinical condition, responding appropriately to emergent situations. Communicate effectively with receiving facilities, healthcare professionals, the Nurse Manager, and members of the transport team.

Report significant changes in patient condition, unusual occurrences, and other concerns promptly. Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to manage unexpected or complex situations. Prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.

Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive patient information. Employee

Benefits

Competitive compensation Daily overtime after 8 hours worked Weekly pay! 401(k) plan with employer match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Flexible scheduling Certification assistance Continuing education and skills training Full uniforms provided State-of-the-art equipment and technology Opportunities for professional development and career advancement Collaborative team environment A workplace focused on patient care, professionalism, and teamwork Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following: California Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience

  • Required Minimum of 2 years of ER or ICU experience within the past 18 months
  • Required AHA BLS - Required AHA ACLS
  • Required AHA PALS
  • Required Previous respiratory therapy experience
  • 1year Preferred

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced respiratory care and direct patient support during interfacility ambulance transports for critically ill patients. Maintain compliance with treatment protocols and ensure safe, professional care while monitoring clinical conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a California Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and have at least 2 years of ER or ICU experience. Required certifications include AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Emergency carePatient advocacyEmergency responseMultidisciplinary teamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CCT Respiratory Therapist at PREMIER MEDICAL TRANSPORT a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 39 active Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Critical Care Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

3
<$125k
1
$132k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/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
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 39 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 11.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Premier Medical Transport

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Brea, Ca
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Daily overtime after 8 hours
Weekly pay
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Certification assistance