Acute Care Respiratory Therapist (RCP)

Southern California Hospitals; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals in Culver City, CA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to evaluate pulmonary function, deliver cardiopulmonary therapies, and support patient education and care planning.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in pulmonary function, California RCP licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Experience in acute care preferred; bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree related to pulmonary function is required.
• California licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential if graduated after 2015.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' need for respiratory care by reviewing physician orders and interviewing patients.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; monitor treatment efficacy and modify care as needed.
• Provide emergency care including airway management and CPR.
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean respiratory care equipment per policy and safety standards.

Skills

English communication

Flexible scheduling

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree related to pulmonary function

California RCP license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (post-2015 grads)

AHA Basic Life Support

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Fire and Life Safety Card (LA City Employees)

Job description

Southern California Hospitals in Culver City, CA is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to evaluate pulmonary function, deliver cardiopulmonary therapies, and support patient education and care planning.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in pulmonary function, California RCP licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Experience in acute care preferred; bilingual is a plus.