Respiratory Care Practitioner — Life-Saving Acute Care

Southern-California-Hospital; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospital at Culver City seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to evaluate pulmonary dysfunction and provide cardiopulmonary therapies. You will assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and educate patients while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires CA RCP licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and an associate degree related to pulmonary function. Preference for BS degree and NRP, with flexibility to work evenings/nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in pulmonary function required.
• Current California RCP licensure required.
• RRT certification if graduated after 2015.
• AHA BLS required.
• AHA ACLS required.
• AHA PALS required.
• Must read/write/speak English fluently.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (LA City Employees only).
• BS degree preferred.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory care needs by reviewing physician orders and patient assessments.
• Initiate and manage respiratory care procedures and emergency care when needed.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, analyze results, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment, ensure safety and HIPAA/compliance.
• Document patient data accurately and ensure proper charges.

Skills

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Acute care experience

Bilingual

Education

Associate Degree related to pulmonary function

California RCP licensure

RRT certification (post-2015 graduates)

AHA Basic Life Support

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support

BS degree (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

Tools

Fire and Life Safety Card

Job description

Southern California Hospital at Culver City seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to evaluate pulmonary dysfunction and provide cardiopulmonary therapies. You will assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and educate patients while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires CA RCP licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and an associate degree related to pulmonary function. Preference for BS degree and NRP, with flexibility to work evenings/nights/weekends.