Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift in Critical Care

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, CA seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care and supportive therapy for patients with cardiac or pulmonary conditions. You will perform diagnostic testing, patient education, and assist with department operations across all ages.

Requirements include a current state RCP license, BCLS, PALS (within 3 months), ACLS, and NRPs by date. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current BCLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain.
• Current PALS (ARC or AHA) certificate within 3 months from date of hire and maintain.
• Current ACLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain.
• Effective April 1, 2026 NRP certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
• English fluency (written and verbally).
• Experience: Care for newborn to geriatric patients with respiratory needs.

Responsibilities

• Promotes healing of acutely ill patients with cardiac or pulmonary issues through respiratory care, tests, and education.
• Supports day-to-day Cardiopulmonary Department operations.
• Assists in patient care across age groups from newborn to older adults.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and ensures ABG analyzer quality control.
• Operates ventilators, BiPAP, peak flow meters, and conducts respiratory assessments.

Skills

RCP knowledge

English fluency

ABG interpretation

Respiratory care monitoring

Education

State RCP license

BCLS (ARC or AHA)

PALS within 3 months

ACLS

NRP after 2026

Good communication

Tools

ABG analyzers

Mechanical ventilators

Bi-level ventilation equipment

Peak flow meters

Job description

Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, CA seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care and supportive therapy for patients with cardiac or pulmonary conditions. You will perform diagnostic testing, patient education, and assist with department operations across all ages.

Requirements include a current state RCP license, BCLS, PALS (within 3 months), ACLS, and NRPs by date. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.