Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (Part-time, Night Shift)

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift. You will perform basic and critical respiratory care for adults and geriatric patients, document care, manage arterial blood gases, and support ventilated patients while coordinating with the care team.

Preferred qualifications include Master’s degree, California RCP license, CPR/BLS, ACLS (ICU/ED), with NRP, PALS, or PEARS preferred. BLS and HLFS are required.

Qualifications

• RCP license in CA required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required in ICU and/or ED.
• NRP certification preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.
• PEARS certification preferred.
• BLS certification required per AH policy.
• HLFS required per AH policy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents prescribed therapy and administers respiratory care; manages arterial blood gases and ventilated patients; maintains charts and records.
• Performs rounds and equipment checks to ensure readiness of respiratory therapy devices; supports training of new staff.
• Documents care and charges; communicates diagnosis updates during patient stay.
• Assists nursing staff and physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy as needed.

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (CA)

CPR/BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

PEARS

HLFS

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent: Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner(RCP) license in the state of practice: Required in CA
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required in ICU and/or ED
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patients’ treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications.
• Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.
• Keeps equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 73614
• Job Category : Therapist
• Posting Date : 2026-10-08T00:05:04+00:00
• Job Shift : Night Shift
• Locations :
• Los Angeles, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Part-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $41.54 to $56.98. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Respiratory Therapy
• Shift Length : 12 Hours