Respiratory Care Practitioner 1-Adult, Sub Acute Program
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
How this pay compares
This posting states $39.01–$54.21 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in California post a median of $51 an hour, the middle half $44.88–$59.60, across 132 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in California earn a median of $50.40 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Respiratory therapists in California: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Community Regional Medical Ctr in Fresno reported 119 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,811,981 hours worked: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
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
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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
From Community Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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