Community Health System

Regional hospital network delivering medical care

Respiratory Care Practitioner 1 Adult - Sub Acute Program

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFresno, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care is required.
Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program is required.
A State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist registration with the NBRC is required.
Current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association is required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required within 180 days of hire or transfer, except for incumbents working at Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital or Community Subacute and Transitional Care Center.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required within 180 days of hire or transfer.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required within 180 days of hire or transfer for employees working in the NICU.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care to meet patients' cardiopulmonary needs.
Provide physician-ordered respiratory therapy, including assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and patient care within the facility in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Overview

Opportunities for you!

Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek

Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential

Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS

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 novice to advanced beginner therapist, the Respiratory Care Practitioner 1-Adult provides respiratory care to meet the cardiopulmonary needs of the patient. Provides prescribed respiratory therapy ordered by the physician, which includes assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients within the facility in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care required
A graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program is required

Licenses and Certifications

RCP - State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner License required
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist w/ NBRC required
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position. PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification not required for incumbents working at Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital (FHSH) or at Community Subacute and Transitional Care Center (CSTCC)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program if working in NICU required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position

About the Company

Community Health System

Regional hospital network delivering medical care

Community Health System operates a regional health network across Central California, running hospitals and care facilities such as Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, and Fresno Heart Surgical Hospital. It provides inpatient and outpatient services across specialties including cancer care, neuroscience, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics, cardiology, imaging, and mental health, supported by tools like MyChart for patient access and pre-registration. It differentiates itself by running regional centers of excellence and integrated campuses—such as a cancer center, trauma center, NICU, and specialized heart and brain services—across the San Joaquin Valley. Its goal is to extend advanced medical care, improve patient outcomes, and ensure comprehensive, accessible health services for the Central Valley community.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $10.7M
Headquarters: Clovis, CA
Founded: 1897

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