Respiratory Care Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Los Angeles area is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess respiratory status, and implement treatments such as oxygen therapy and airway management. You will document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from a two-year AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and CPR/PALS certifications with Fire Safety

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Equipment proficiency

Education

Two-year AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

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.
• 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$48.74 - $60.02 /hour