Respiratory Care Practitioner - Acute Care

Southern California Hospitals; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals in Culver City seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to evaluate pulmonary function and provide cardiopulmonary therapies. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, educate patients, and perform life saving support for all ages. Duties include equipment maintenance and accurate documentation.

The role requires California RCP licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and flexibility for variable shifts in an acute care hospital.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a pulmonary function-related program.
• Current California RCP licensure and active status.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• English communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and physician orders for respiratory care.
• Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures and ECG/diagnostic tests.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment per policy.
• Document clinical data accurately for billing and compliance.
• Provide compassionate care and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

English literacy

Shift flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Fire & Life Safety Card

Respiratory care knowledge

Education

Associate Degree related to pulmonary function

Job description

Southern California Hospitals in Culver City seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to evaluate pulmonary function and provide cardiopulmonary therapies. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, educate patients, and perform life saving support for all ages. Duties include equipment maintenance and accurate documentation.

The role requires California RCP licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and flexibility for variable shifts in an acute care hospital.