Respiratory Care Practitioner
commonspirit
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Respiratory Care Practitioner
commonspirit· Respiratory Therapy
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.
Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will competently provide essential respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Your expertise is vital for critical respiratory interventions and patient well-being.Every day you will perform arterial punctures, continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, infection control, isolation procedures, mechanical ventilator operation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and medical gas administration.To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced clinical skills in all aspects of respiratory care across age groups, meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to patient safety and infection control, and the ability to perform effectively in emergencies.
- Ensures that patient care is appropriate and effective and delivered in a timely manner.
- Ensures that communications and interactions with patients and other care givers are appropriate and timely.
- Ensures that patient and family education is accurate, culturally sensitive, and performed in a timely manner.
- Ensures that diagnostic test results are accurate and reported in a timely manner.
- Maintains all related equipment in optimal working order per policy and regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements
Required
- Current California RCP License Required.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner: CA
- Basic Life Support - CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Preferred
- Associates or Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Therapy preferred
- 2 years acute care experience including pediatrics, trauma, and ventilator management; blood gas and pulmonary function testing experience; experience with extended and manage care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Respiratory Care Practitioner position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Respiratory Care Practitioner role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Respiratory Care Practitioner role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Respiratory Care Practitioner role in the Respiratory Therapy department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Respiratory Care Practitioner at commonspirit belong to?
This Respiratory Care Practitioner position is part of the Respiratory Therapy department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Respiratory Care Practitioner position at commonspirit?
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When was the Respiratory Care Practitioner job at commonspirit posted?
This Respiratory Care Practitioner position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
commonspirit
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