Respiratory Therapist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to set up and monitor complex respiratory equipment for ICU, trauma, labor and delivery, and emergency department settings.

This position requires eligibility for a Secret clearance. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education. Salary posted is $68,835–$82,983 per year.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent to a U.S. education degree.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and monitors complex respiratory equipment such as ventilatory life support systems in ICU, trauma, labor and delivery, and ER.

Education

Foreign education recognition

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense

About the Position: This position is located a Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Advanced Leave Accrual This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Key Responsibilities

Setsup and monitor a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as ventilatory life support systems for the most seriously ill patients in the intensive care units, trauma room, labor and delivery special care nursery, and emergency room.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $68835 – $82983/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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