Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sharp Coronado Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in Coronado, CA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care across multiple clinical areas, with emphasis on patient assessment and collaboration with the care team.

The role requires CRT, California RCP license, and BLS; additional PALS preferred. Shift schedule includes variable start/end with 12/36-hour shifts and possible weekend needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
• CRT certification from NBRC is required.
• California RCP license required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals required.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer respiratory care functions for identified patient population across clinical areas.
• Communicate patient status and updates to the healthcare team; participate in rounds.
• Document patient care, charges, and plan of care; maintain records.
• Provide care with aseptic technique and universal precautions; ensure patient safety.
• Perform duties within department protocols and participate in orientation of staff and students.

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program graduate

CRT - NBRC

CA Respiratory Care Practitioners license

AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals

PALS - American Heart Association

Job description

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$43.650 - $56.340 - $63.100

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 9/14/2026 to 9/22/2026. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

What You Will Do

Plans and administers assigned respiratory care functions and duties to the identified patient population across multiple clinical areas.

Required Qualifications

• Other : Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - The National Board of Respiratory Care -REQUIRED
• California Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Respiratory Care Board of CA -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related field.
• 1 Year respiratory care experience.
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) -PREFERRED
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Communication
  Communicates patient status, observed change and responses to appropriate member of the healthcare team.
  Consistently updates plan of care once per shift.
  Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for and interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
  Attends patient care rounds.
• Documentation
  Proficient in computer systems for data entry charges/credits.
  Maintains patient records as per department guidelines.
  Enters patient charges/credits as directed with specified time frame.
  Point of care documentation.
• Quality
  Adheres to aseptic technique and universal precautions.
  Considers patient safety, age, cultural; psychosocial/physical needs of patients and families when providing care.
  Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care and answers questions.
  Perform and adheres to department established patient care assessment and / or patient driven protocol.
  Identifies inappropriate care and follows through with appropriate recommendations.
  Participates in orientation of new staff / students.
• Time Management
  Completes delegated duties within timeframes or reports to the appropriate healthcare team member when unable to complete assignment.
  Accepts additional assignments willingly.
  Demonstrates ability to adapt to changing work loads with adherence to all department rules and guidelines of care.
  (Answering pages timely)
  Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and complete assignment in timely manner including taking breaks / lunch.
  Provides Respiratory Care in all assigned areas and provides cross coverage when needed.
• Other Duties
  May include with but is not limited to: General floor care and floor ventilators, adult critical intensive care, emergency department, Rapid Response Team member, assisting with bronchoscopy, bedside pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and documentation or other diagnostic testing.
  Other duties as assigned.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

California Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Respiratory Care Board of CA; ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - The National Board of Respiratory Care; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Other; Associate's Degree