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Respiratory Therapist II (RT) - Respiratory Therapy

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Job Summary

Responsible for assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting the cardiopulmonary system for both children and adults. Selects and administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, development level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Identifies own limitations and seeks appropriate resources, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree

1 Year of Experience

BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association)

Ped Adv Life Support Prov(American Heart Association)

Respiratory Care Practitioner

In lieu of an Associate's Degree, a diploma from a NBRC certified Respiratory Therapist Program will be accepted for employees hired before 10/1/2013

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), CRT if hired prior to 10/1/2013

NRP Advanced Provider (AAP),with exception for employees in the Pulmonary Function Lab.

Pulmonary Function Lab Only: Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) required within 6 months of hire for new hires post 7/1/2021

RT II new to Peds must obtain PALS (American Heart Association) and NRP Advanced Provider (AAP) within 3 months of hire

ACLS (American Heart Association) – for those in the RT Charge Role

Ability to take care of patients or patient equipment in the area in which you work, including the ability to handle patients with an airborne-transmitted disease. Must be able to comply with infection control standards that may evolve over lime, including the routine use of PPE, required FIT testing and/or specialty training

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

3 Years of Experience

Pulmonary Function Lab Specialist: 1 year Pulmonary Lab experience

Bilingual

Advanced Credential

The current salary range for this position is $44.52 to $61.95

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

Salary : $45 - $62

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