Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in California
Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where major health systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center maintain large respiratory care departments across acute and critical care settings. Demand is strongest in neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and sleep disorder diagnostics, reflecting California's dense network of academic medical centers and specialty hospitals. The state supports entry-level staff therapists through senior and lead positions, with consistent openings at every experience level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We service sub-acute care level patients. Experience with Sub-acute level of patients and Vent/trach are preferred.
Registered Respiratory Therapist:
- Provides direct patient care and implements a plan of respiratory care initiated by the registered nurse/physician.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Performs and oversees oxygen therapy along with aerosols and humidification therapy.
- Performs and oversees ventilator and tracheotomy care including weaning.
- Helps order respiratory care supplies and maintains a list for the facility.
- Participates in patient and family education for discharge to home.
- Reporting the identified needs to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Utilizes all available resources in planning care and consults as needed with RN’s, medical staff, outside specialists or consultants, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Continuously reviews, evaluates, and documents the effectiveness of nursing care, and accomplishment of client goals for discharge.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Schedule can be discussed and indivualized.
Part Time needed
Compensation is based on experience.
Please send your resumes and credentials for consideration.
We provide equal opportunity regardless the race, religion, age, gender, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across California.
- Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the California Respiratory Care Board
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Minimum associate degree in respiratory therapy from a COARC-accredited program
- Current Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and arterial blood gas interpretation
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in acute care settings
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered respiratory therapist in California?
You become a registered respiratory therapist in California by completing an accredited respiratory therapy program, passing the National Board for Respiratory Care Therapist Multiple-Choice and Clinical Simulation exams to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, then applying for a Respiratory Care Practitioner license through the California Respiratory Care Board. California requires this state license to practice, and most employers verify it before extending an offer.
How much do registered respiratory therapists make in California?
Registered respiratory therapists in California earn a median of about $104,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,010 for the lowest 10% to over $145,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in California?
Employers hiring registered respiratory therapists in California right now include SuperCare Health, AdaptHealth, and Lincare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive the bulk of consistent postings across the state.
Which California cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Sacramento consistently post the most registered respiratory therapist openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer density of hospitals, specialty centers, and academic medical campuses, while San Francisco and San Diego draw strong demand from university health systems and research hospitals anchored in those metros.
Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 8% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most respiratory care work. The positions most likely to offer remote flexibility involve telehealth respiratory monitoring, case management, or clinical education roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered respiratory therapist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new graduate respiratory therapist postings at California's large health systems, which regularly post openings designed for candidates who hold their RRT credential but have limited clinical hours beyond program requirements. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UC Health campuses across the state have onboarded new graduates into structured orientation programs that extend clinical training on the job. Candidates who also hold a Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty credential or have completed a clinical rotation in a Level III NICU gain a competitive edge for California's high-volume pediatric units.
Where can I find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, location preference, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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