Required QualificationsAssociate Degree related to pulmonary functionCurrent Licensure as a RCP in the State of CaliforniaRegistered Respiratory Therapist (if graduated after 2015)AHA Basic Life SupportAHA Advanced Cardiac Life SupportAHA Pediatric Advanced Life SupportAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environmentHospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)Preferred QualificationsNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Previous experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute care hospitalBachelors of Science DegreeBilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and familiesPhysical RequirementsThese are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Occasionally Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly Climb or Balance - Occasionally Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Hearing - Constantly Seeing - Constantly Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently Driving - None Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of ResponsibilityThe essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.