Respiratory Care Practitioner

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess patients, help develop care plans, and deliver basic respiratory care under supervision. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient pediatric settings, ensuring safe, evidence-based therapy in line with CHLA policies.

Required are CHLA RCP I experience or 2+ years in CC, pediatric expertise, and California RCP licensure with NBRC RRT credentials.

Qualifications

• 1+ year as CHLA RCP I or 2+ years critical care as RCP.
• Experience with pediatric patients.
• Ability to assess care, stay calm in crises, and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and assist in developing the care plan.
• Provide and evaluate basic patient care with supervision for assigned group.
• Collaborate with care team and adhere to policies on supplies and equipment.
• Schedule: 7PM–7AM.

Skills

Pediatric care

Crisis management

Communication

Education

RCP license (CA)

RRT NBRC

BLS

PALS

Neonatal-Pediatric certification (preferred)

Job description

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Respiratory Care Practitioner, under direct supervision, conducts patient assessments, assists with the development of the plan of care, provides and evaluates general, basic patient care with assistance to an assigned group of patients according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. Will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

The Respiratory Care Team is accountable for delivering high-quality, evidence-based respiratory therapy to pediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, including critical care, pulmonary diagnostics, and sleep lab services. We support CHLA's mission to create hope and build healthier futures by ensuring safe, compassionate, and innovative care.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 1+ year experience as a CHLA RCP I, or 2+ years critical care experience as an RCP. Experience with pediatric patients. Broad knowledge of respiratory care principles and equipment; CHLA patient care policies and procedures. Ability to assess effectiveness of patient care; maintain a calm demeanor and assist in crises and emergencies; prioritize tasks for complex patient care; communicate tactfully, professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing.

Preferred experience: Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred), prior experience in a children's hospital setting, interest in professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Education/Licensure/Certifications: Graduate of an A.M.A, and CoARC accredited School of Respiratory Care. RCP license from the state of California. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC. Current American Heart Association BLS and PALS required. Neonatal Pediatric Certification preferred. Additional competencies may be required by the work location.

Schedule: 7PM-7AM