Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner – ICU & Pulmonary Lab

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide adult and pediatric respiratory therapy in the Pulmonary Function Lab and in-patient units. You will perform blood gas analysis, ventilator management, and participate in patient rounds, on-call shifts, and quality/safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include assessment, therapy initiation, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes across age groups.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program (RCAB/CoARC).
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in California.
• One year of experience in adult ICU, pediatrics, and med/surg.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients in adult ICU, pediatrics and med/surg.
• Provide life support modalities including ventilatory support and airway management.
• Perform blood gas analysis and report critical values promptly.
• Document care in patient records and communicate with the care team.
• Participate in rounds, ensure patient safety and adherence to PK policy.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care

Pediatric care

Ventilator management

Education

RC program RCAB/CoARC

Tools

Blood gas analyzers

Ventilators

PFT equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide adult and pediatric respiratory therapy in the Pulmonary Function Lab and in-patient units. You will perform blood gas analysis, ventilator management, and participate in patient rounds, on-call shifts, and quality/safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include assessment, therapy initiation, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes across age groups.