Mission Community Hospital·Los Angeles, California
The Respiratory Therapist assesses and implements care plans for respiratory patients, performing direct care activities and administering medications. They are also responsible for patient education, maintaining care records, and participating in departmental performance improvement programs.
mission community hospital, a 145-bed acute care facility located in the san fernando valley, is currently searching for 2 per-diem respiratory therapist night shift.
job summary
the respiratory therapist will assess and implement plans of care for respiratory patients. they perform direct care activities required to provide and maintain individualized quality patient care. specific areas of responsibility include: administration of respiratory medications, performance of treatments, provision of patient education, maintenance of a record of care. actively participates in performance improvement programs with-in the department. the respiratory therapist is responsible to the director of respiratory therapy and under medical supervision of the medical director of respiratory care services.
Qualifications: general job requirements, certifications & knowledge
current RRT current RCP license from state of California.
Curent BLS and PALS certificate must be obtained within 30 days of hire
ACLS certificate must be obtained within 30 days of hire
MAB certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire
current Los Angeles fire card must be obtained within 30 days of hire but can also be obtained during on boarding
Market context
California hospitals and specialty units continue to seek respiratory therapists with experience across acute care, cardiac testing, and neonatal settings. This role is competitive because it requires a current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license plus CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, along with hands-on familiarity with ECGs, stress testing, holter monitors, and NICU procedures. If you are considering applying, confirm your certifications and highlight any cross-functional experience; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving you research time.