Seasonal Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitoner
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
How this pay compares
This posting states $41 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in California post a median of $50.74 an hour, the middle half $45–$58.50, across 103 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in California earn a median of $50.40 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Respiratory therapists in California: pay by town and employer
About the job
College Medical Center Long Beach is proud to be part of College Hospitals. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of customer service, delivered with warmth, friendliness, and organizational pride. Join a team that values respect, flexibility, a tight-knit work environment, and the autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.
Job Summary
College Medical Center is seeking a dedicated per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist to join our team through peak season. In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality respiratory therapy services to patients as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to established standards and practices. You will collaborate closely with medical staff to assess, plan, and implement individualized respiratory care, contributing to improved patient outcomes and high standards of care in our facility.
Qualifications
- Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Preferably one year of experience providing all aspects of respiratory care in an acute care hospital, including arterial blood gas analysis, therapeutic modalities for oxygen and medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, patient assessment, and related procedures
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) if graduated after January 1, 2015, or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential if graduated prior to January 1, 2015
- Current CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP provider cards are required upon hire
Job Specifics
- Administer prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and medications
- Perform diagnostic evaluations, including arterial blood gas analysis
- Evaluate patient responses and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Document all care provided and communicate effectively with the healthcare team
- Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment
- Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards
If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a supportive team environment to grow your skills, we welcome your application.
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, additional compensation may be available for College Medical Center roles, such as shift differentials and other special pay practices. The posted compensation for this position is a reasonable estimate that ranges from the lowest to the highest pay College Medical Center, in good faith, believes it might pay for this job based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
EEO Statement
All College Medical Center subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. College Medical Center subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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At College Medical Center and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at College Medical Center and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
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From College Medical Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About College Medical Center
College Medical Center is a hospital with an emergency department in Long Beach, CA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: College Medical Center
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