Respiratory Therapist Jobs in La Mesa, CA

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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CRT - Respiratory Therapy

  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • National City, CA (8 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required 2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. 2 years experience as a RCP preferred. 4....

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required Perform and document patient and family teaching/education...

Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Sub-Acute (Bernardy)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy OR a diploma from a NBRC credentialed Respiratory Therapist Program California Respiratory Care Practitioner License RRT within 1 year...

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent....

Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Day

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) Location: Schedule: Full Time Compensation:$40.00-$53.87 per hour Pay based on years of experience....

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - La Jolla

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Required Education/Course(s)/Training: Graduate of one or two year AMA School of Respiratory Care preferred....

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Casual Status - Mercy San Diego

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Required Education/Course(s)/Training: Graduate of one or two year AMA School of Respiratory Care preferred....

Respiratory Therapist - Part-time

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Fosters a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families Other duties as assigned Qualifications Associate degree with major in Respiratory Therapy Two years of experience...

Respiratory Therapist

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)....

Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - Part Time - Nights - Mercy SD

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist within our Respiratory Therapy department at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego....

Respiratory Therapist

  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (7 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy Technicians....

Full Time Respiratory Therapist

  • Poway, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Poway, CA (16 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Must be a Graduate of a respiratory care program. Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred....

Respiratory Therapist

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Must be a Graduate of a respiratory care program. Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred....

ECMO Prime Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist - ECMO - Full-Time or Part-Time

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 29 days ago

ECMO PRIME RESPIRATORY THERAPIST JOB SUMMARY: The ECMO Prime RT is responsible for the operation, maintenance and utilization of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)....

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Therapist Licensure Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy Current CPR certification....

Demographic Data for La Mesa, CA

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in La Mesa, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in La Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.8%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in La Mesa, CA
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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