Respiratory Care Practitioner (Respiratory Therapist)

Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for overtime

Supportive interdisciplinary work

Job summary

Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair in Montclair, California is seeking a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our subacute care team. The Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality respiratory care to medically complex patients, including oxygen therapy and ventilator support.

This role offers day and night shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary team in a subacute setting.

Qualifications

• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in subacute, SNF, LTACH, acute care, or ventilator settings preferred.
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with nursing and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient respiratory status.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and medications.
• Provide oxygen therapy and aerosol/nebulizer treatments.
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management.
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Assist with ventilator weaning and respiratory care plans.
• Respond promptly to respiratory distress and emergency situations.
• Monitor oxygen saturation and other respiratory parameters.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nursing staff and physicians.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and facility policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

California RCP license

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

Tracheostomy care equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) – Subacute Care

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Location: Montclair, California
Pay: $ 32-37 per hour, depending on experience
Shift: Day / Night shifts available

Full Job Description

We are seeking a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our subacute healthcare team at Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair. The Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality respiratory care to medically complex and chronically ill patients, including patients requiring oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, and mechanical ventilation.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, clinically knowledgeable, and comfortable working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and monitor patient respiratory status.

• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and medications.

• Provide oxygen therapy and aerosol/nebulizer treatments.

• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management.

• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators according to physician orders and facility protocols.

• Assist with ventilator weaning and respiratory care plans.

• Respond promptly to respiratory distress and emergency situations.

• Monitor oxygen saturation and other respiratory parameters.

• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.

• Communicate changes in patient condition to nursing staff and physicians.

• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and equipment.

• Accurately document assessments, treatments, interventions, and patient responses.

• Follow infection-control, safety, and facility policies.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Qualifications

• Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Current BLS certification.

• Previous experience in subacute, SNF, LTACH, acute care, or ventilator settings preferred.

• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients preferred.

• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with nursing and medical staff.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k)

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunities for overtime

• Supportive interdisciplinary work environment

Why Join Us?

Join a team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with complex respiratory and medical needs. This position offers an opportunity to build strong clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of subacute patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is subject to applicable California licensing, credentialing, and facility requirements.