Northridge Hospital Medical Center·Los Angeles, California
The practitioner provides direct patient care by assessing, treating, and managing respiratory disorders through oxygen and ventilation therapy. They coordinate care plans with interdisciplinary teams and document patient symptoms and treatment reactions.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located.
Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health.
It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.
Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential direct patient care, assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders.
Your role is vital for improving patient outcomes.Every day, you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families.
You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency.
Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.
Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the respiratory care of patients. Demonstrates effective respiratory care judgment and a working knowledge of the respiratory process. Guides interdisciplinary team members by supervising respiratory interventions and assisting with related tasks. Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating respiratory care. Documents and communicates all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate member of the interdisciplinary health care team. Coordinates plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve desired goals and outcomes. Job Requirements Required Graduate of a two (2) year AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program A minimum 1 year primary work experience as a Respiratory Therapist or have successfully completed a student rotation at NHMC Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA Basic Life Support - CPR Pediatric Advanced Life Support Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy Program with at least one year of experience or a completed rotation at NHMC. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (CPR) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Market context
California respiratory care roles are often competitive because employers typically look for a licensed practitioner with formal respiratory therapy training and current NBRC credentials. This role is especially specific about an AMA-approved program, a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and a required Certified Respiratory Therapy credential, with Registered Respiratory Therapy preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and credential details before applying.
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