Hollywood Presbyterian·Los Angeles, California
The role involves operating respiratory equipment and providing treatments to patients across all age groups. It requires adhering to professional standards and using personal initiative to ensure quality patient care.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use/operation of respiratory equipment and provision of respiratory treatment to assigned age specific patient population (e.g. infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) and participates in related continuing education. Provides care to assigned patients according to professional standards and established procedures, using good judgement and personal initiative.
• Graduate from an AMA, CoARC or JRCRTE approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
• Two (2) years experience in an acute care facility
Candidates must be graduates of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with a valid California RCP license and RRT credential. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with a preference for two years of acute care experience.
Market context
California allied-health employers often look for respiratory therapists because hospitals and acute-care settings need coverage across inpatient, emergency, and critical care units. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a CoARC-accredited graduate degree, a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT certification, and recent experience. Before applying, confirm your license and certification details match the posting; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
