Respiratory Care Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory disorders. You will implement plans, document interventions, and collaborate with physicians to improve outcomes.

Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency are essential. This on-site role requires CPR and PALS certification, with Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA license.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory disorders.
• Plan and evaluate respiratory care and document interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise respiratory interventions and guide care priorities.
• Communicate patient status and changes to the health care team.
• Collaborate to achieve patient outcomes through coordinated plans.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Equipment proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

CA Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders. Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.

Every day, you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the respiratory care of patients.
• Demonstrates effective respiratory care judgment and a working knowledge of the respiratory process.
• Guides interdisciplinary team members by supervising respiratory interventions and assisting with related tasks.
• Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating respiratory care.
• Documents and communicates all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Coordinates plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve desired goals and outcomes.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• Job Requirements*Required
• Graduate of a two (2) year AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• A minimum 1 year primary work experience as a Respiratory Therapist or have successfully completed a student rotation at NHMC
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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*Pay Range*

$48.74 - $60.02 /hour