Respiratory Therapist - $38-50 per hour

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top employer recognition

Free continuing education

Free parking and electric charging

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Fresno, California, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for an ongoing staff position. The role requires a 36-hour work week with 12-hour day shifts, and involves care across multiple service lines.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, is a graduate of an approved program, and possesses California RCP licensure, an RRT credential, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care.
• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program.
• State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Care for a variety of patients and assignments in all service lines, sharing knowledge to guide patient care.
• Work with autonomy and make key decisions to improve patient care for critically ill patients.
• Learn advanced care practices including ventilation modalities and ECMO-related interventions.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Fresno, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview:

Benefits and Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
• Time and a half after 8hrs+ weekend and night differential
• Clinical ladder to support your career progression
• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS
• Great food options with on-demand ordering
• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist with us, you will care for a variety of patients and assignments in all service lines where you will share your knowledge and skills to help guide patient care. Our team work with autonomy and can make key decisions to improve the care of some of the most critical patients and are widely acknowledged for their vast knowledge base and advanced skill set.

You will have opportunities to learn advanced care practices including mechanical ventilation modalities and interventions for a diverse patient population including but not limited to:

• General adult care
• Caring for a neonate during an in-flight transport
• Pediatric patient on high-frequency ventilation
• Patients requiring ECMO in the medical ICU

Our leadership team believes in teamwork and is dedicated to providing ample education opportunities to support independent decision-making for the continuum of care for our most challenging and critically ill patients.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
MINIMUM REQUIRED:

• • Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care
• • Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIRED:

• • State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Community Medical Centers Job ID #2026-R2826. Posted job title: Resp Care Prac 2 - Adult