CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

Work Location: Burbank, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule: Schedule may vary including weekends; position is based on four 10‑hour day shifts.

Posted Date: 04/13/2026

Salary Range: $48.53 - $64.03 Hourly

Employment Type: Indefinite

Job #: 29884

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality respiratory therapy services at Pulmonary Clinics, with additional coverage at various Adult and Pulmonary Clinics and Pulmonary Function Laboratories across the health system as needed.

Conduct routine and advanced pulmonary function testing in both ambulatory and laboratory settings, ensuring strict adherence to established protocols and quality standards.

Provide patient and caregiver education on respiratory medications, airway clearance techniques (ACT), and the safe, effective use of durable medical equipment—including nebulizers, home ventilators, and CPAP/BiPAP devices, perform 6-minute walk test and O2 titration—for adult populations.

Maintain expertise in respiratory devices, ensuring proper usage and troubleshooting during clinical practice.

Accurately generate and route pulmonary function reports using standardized documentation procedures and electronic health record systems.

Support the calibration and maintenance of pulmonary function laboratory equipment and actively participate in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

Assist with clinic operations and contribute to the development and expansion of pulmonary programs, including potential involvement in research and quality improvement projects.

Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments, including rotating clinic locations and workdays, and provide coverage across the health system as needed.

Work under the general supervision of designated leadership, which may include the Respiratory Therapy Directors, Clinic Manager, Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic Manager, Relief Pulmonary Clinic Supervisor (RCP II), or Pulmonary Function Lab Manager, depending on assignment.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental objectives.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field

Preferred:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Prior experience performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) with both adult and pediatric populations

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of current respiratory therapy theories, practices, and procedures

Proficiency in organizing and prioritizing work efficiently and independently

Ability to interpret physician care plans and determine appropriate respiratory care modalities

Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to listen attentively and convey information clearly

Expertise in setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting respiratory equipment

Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with clinical and ancillary staff

Demonstrated professionalism and compassion when interacting with a diverse patient population, families, and healthcare team members

Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changes in work schedules or assignments

Commitment to delivering excellent service, promoting patient satisfaction, and maintaining confidentiality at all times

Physical ability to:

Stand and/or walk for up to 75% of a 10-hour shift

Sit, push, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods

Safely transfer patients weighing at least 100 lbs. using equipment or assistance

Lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.

Dedication to teamwork and quality, with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in all responsibilities

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

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