Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello is a 192-bed facility delivering advanced respiratory care to adults and geriatrics. The Respiratory Therapist will perform therapy, manage ventilated patients, complete EMR documentation, and participate in staff training.

This per diem role supports daily operations in a dynamic hospital setting. Required CA licenses and NBRC credentials, CPR/BLS, ACLS, and ACLS preferred; BLS/HLFS; day shift; 12-hour shifts with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; some certifications require bachelor.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three years' technical experience preferred.
• CA/OR/HI-specific NBRC credentials may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document prescribed therapy for respiratory care patients.
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy and manage ventilated patients.
• Perform arterial blood gases, charting, and charges; train new staff.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and provide patient education.
• Maintain equipment and support bronchoscopies and procedures.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Three years' technical experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Three years' technical experience

Tools

NBRC-RRT credential

NBRC-CRT credential

RCP license

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

PEARS certification

NBRC credential (registered or certified)

BLS certification

HLFS

Job description

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community.

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community.

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 (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required in CA, OR, and HI
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: 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
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: Preferred
• Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy. Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment. Assists in the set up of specialty equipment. Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Assists with quality control, staff schedules and competencies.
• 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 : 75629

Job Category : Therapist

Posting Date : 2026-11-10T22:51:52+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Montebello, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

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