Debra Dennington

Respiratory Therapist · Ucsd Medical Center

respiratory therapist La Mesa, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Gender
Female

Experience

Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Ucsd Medical Center
La Mesa, CA

Education

Grossmont College
Associates
1985 – 1990

Skills

Clinical Research Teaching Healthcare Public Speaking Respiratory Therapy Research Hospitals Critical Care Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pediatrics Event Planning Patient Safety Cpr Certified Bls Team Building

About Ucsd Medical Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M
Office Location
9444 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA

Professional Overview

Debra Dennington is a Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Ucsd Medical Center, based in La Mesa, CA. As a respiratory therapist, Dennington contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in La Mesa, CA. Dennington holds academic credentials, including Associates, from Grossmont College. Core competencies include Clinical Research, Teaching, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Respiratory Therapy. Ucsd Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The La Mesa, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Debra Dennington is one of them.
  • 2,178 respiratory therapists are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 113 contacts at Ucsd Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in CA: $65,000 – $112,000 (median $84,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (166), Sutter Health (50), Dignity Health (50).
  • 1% of respiratory therapists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 66% of respiratory therapists in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Debra Dennington located?

Debra Dennington is based in La Mesa, CA. They are currently affiliated with Ucsd Medical Center.

What is Debra Dennington's specialty?

Debra Dennington specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Debra Dennington currently work?

Debra Dennington currently works at Ucsd Medical Center.

What is Debra Dennington's educational background?

Debra Dennington attended Grossmont College.

How do I contact Debra Dennington for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in CA?

respiratory therapists in CA typically earn $65,000 to $112,000 annually, with a median of $84,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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