Respiratory Therapist — Start Your Clinical Career

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in California is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to manage respiratory treatment and patient care across age groups from newborns to geriatrics. The role requires assessing patient status, interpreting data, and applying department policies to deliver age-appropriate care.

First step in the clinical ladder with opportunity for growth. Candidates should hold a California RCP license and CRT/RRT credential, with New Grad considered and ACLS/BCLS/PALS kept current.

Qualifications

• Licensed RCP by the State of California.
• Current CRT or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• New Grad, 6 months experience preferred.
• Competent to assess care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Maintain ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for respiratory management and patient care.
• Assess patient data and interpret information for age-specific needs.
• Provide care per department policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team.
• Adhere to biophysical, psychological and educational needs of patients.

Skills

Therapy modalities

Auscultation

Vital signs

Electronic monitoring

Communication skills

Education

CA RCP license

CRT or RRT credential

ACLS/BCLS/PALS certifications

LA County Fire Card

NRP may be required

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

PIH Health Hospital in California is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to manage respiratory treatment and patient care across age groups from newborns to geriatrics. The role requires assessing patient status, interpreting data, and applying department policies to deliver age-appropriate care.

First step in the clinical ladder with opportunity for growth. Candidates should hold a California RCP license and CRT/RRT credential, with New Grad considered and ACLS/BCLS/PALS kept current.