Respiratory Care Practitioner - Day Shift

About the Role

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders or protocols and is focused on adult patient populations. This is an entry‑level position.

Responsibilities

• Administer aerosolized medications via handheld nebulizers (HHN), metered dose inhalers (MDI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), large‑volume continuous nebulizers, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV).
• Administer medical gases via nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, high‑flow nasal cannulas, and large‑volume nebulizers.
• Perform routine tracheostomy care, weaning, and downsizing.
• Assemble and ensure safety and proper functioning of all equipment and supplies necessary for providing respiratory care.
• Document results, findings, and assessments in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Perform airway clearance using chest physiotherapy (CPT), vibratory positive expiratory pressure devices, cough‑assist devices, or nasotracheal suctioning.
• Assess pulmonary mechanics using portable spirometry devices.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary arrests and rapid response calls.
• Provide therapy to patients requiring emergency care for non‑traumatic conditions.
• Educate patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other health‑care team members about routine respiratory procedures, medications, modalities, and disease processes.
• Provide continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP) for patients who require ventilatory support.
• Provide invasive ventilation for medically stable patients who use such devices at home.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Oversee and train staff and community‑college students working on general medical floors.

Education Qualifications

Completion of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Care program with receipt of an associate‑level degree. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

No previous respiratory care experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• RTT – Registered Respiratory Therapist (required); advanced credentialing preferred (e.g., RRT‑ACCS, RRT‑NPS, CPFT, RPFT).
• BLS – Basic Life Support (required).
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required).
• RCP – Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in California (required).

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens (Category I) – tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Pay

Base Pay Scale: generally starting at $62.26 – $70.14 per hour. Final salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.