Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Oakland, 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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Respiratory Care Practitioner, Per Diem

  • Sutter Health
  • Castro Valley, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner OR CRTT-Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider PREFERRED...

In Person

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN Days

  • Kindred Healthcare, Inc
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Education As required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care Licenses/Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care....

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Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Sleep Center, Limited Term

  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 days ago

LICENSURE: RCP-Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist OR CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION...

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,273 per week

  • AMN Healthcare Allied
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

respiratory therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3502799....

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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Day Shift, Relief Status

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

devices at home; Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; Oversees and trains staff and community college students working on general medical floors....

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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Night Shift

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

devices at home; Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; Oversees and trains staff and community college students working on general medical floors....

In Person

Respiratory Care Practitioner

  • Sutter Health
  • Oakland, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 12 days ago

Must present valid license from Respiratory Care Board or Certificate of Completion from accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and a valid work permit....

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Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Critical Care Transport

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Care Practitioner by California Respiratory Care Board NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory Care Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support by American Heart Association...

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Interim Director Respiratory Therapy - Days

  • B.E. Smith
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Active CA Respiratory Therapist license and NBRC RRT certification required....

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Field Respiratory Therapist

  • AdaptHealth
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Therapist - Ventilator Support The Respiratory Therapist Vent is a Field Clinician who delivers specialized respiratory care to ventilator dependent patients in home and alternate care settings....

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Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Respiratory Therapy

  • Sutter Health
  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 27 days ago

NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider if required at the entity RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist within 90 days OR CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist within 90 days BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare...

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Student Respiratory Therapist - Berkeley Hospital - PRN

  • 3500 Roper St. Francis Healthcare
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 28 days ago

completed Cardiopulmonary Science I, Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Mechanical Ventilation II, or equivalent prior to the start of Student Respiratory Therapy....

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PRN Respiratory Therapist

  • PACS
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Part Time

  • All Saints Subacute & Transitional Care
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Requirements: Licensure: Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License - State of California. Expertise: Experience with mechanical ventilation and sub-acute care is highly preferred....

In Person Part Time

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Day Shift

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

devices at home; Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; Oversees and trains staff and community college students working on general medical floors....

In Person

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
43.0%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
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 Oakland, 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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