Respiratory Therapist, Adult

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Fresno, CA seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide care across service lines with autonomy and teamwork, focusing on high-quality patient outcomes.

You will work with a team to implement advanced respiratory therapies, including ventilation strategies, for a diverse patient population. A California RCP license, RRT credential, and BLS are required, with ongoing education and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care for a variety of patients and assignments across service lines with autonomy and teamwork.
• Guide patient care using knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
• Learn advanced practices including mechanical ventilation modalities for a diverse patient population.
• Care for adults, neonates during in-flight transport, pediatric patients on high-frequency ventilation, and ECMO in the medical ICU.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

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

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/CERTIFICATIONSMINIMUM 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.