Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Part-time)

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 67,502; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Step increases

Job summary

San Joaquin General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II for a part-time position. The role involves operating respiratory therapy equipment, administering prescribed treatments, and supporting patient care in a busy hospital environment.

The successful candidate will have a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and one year of experience. The job includes potential lead responsibilities and coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment and administer prescribed therapy.
• Operate blood gas analysis equipment and report results.
• Make rounds to adjust and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Set up and maintain long term ventilators.
• Perform screening pulmonary function tests.
• Assist in cardiac arrest situations by providing oxygen and related support.
• Read charts and verify orders against physician notes.
• May act as lead worker and assist scheduling and training as needed.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Equipment maintenance

Patient care

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner license (CA)

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Part-time)

San Joaquin General Hospital

Recruitment #0126-RH5353-PC

Approximate Salary $39.97- $48.58/hour

Opening Date 1/8/2026 12:00:00 PM

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Employment Type Part-Time

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies in the Respiratory Care Department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Operates blood gas analysis equipment and reports results.
• Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
• Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.
• Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
• Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintaining respiration equipment.
• Reads patients' charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
• May act as lead worker; may assist in scheduling staff, adjusting assignments based on census and availability of staff, may check and review work of others may train others as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.

AND

Licenses/Certificates:

Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by State of California Respiratory Care Board.

KNOWLEDGE

Current principles, methods, and techniques of respiratory therapy; chemistry of gases used in respiratory therapy and their effect on the human body; care and operation of equipment used in respiratory therapy.

ABILITY

Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements-Constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close up work and field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Part-Time Employee Benefits

Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at [phone] prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam

Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam

Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy

San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.