Lincare·San Diego, California
The respiratory therapist administers cardiopulmonary care to long-term care residents based on physician prescriptions. Responsibilities include operating medical equipment, monitoring patient vital signs, and performing tracheostomy tube changes.
Offering $37 - $38 per hour
This employee administers respiratory therapy care to long term care residents with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system according to physician prescription.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license
The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Candidates must hold an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license and be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Previous related work experience is required to perform clinical duties effectively.
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.