Community Health System·Fresno, California
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides essential respiratory therapy to meet the cardiopulmonary needs of adult patients. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, and diagnostic evaluation in accordance with facility policies.
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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.
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
Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and a valid California RCP license. Candidates must be Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and hold or obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Market context
California allied-health employers often look for respiratory therapists because hospitals and acute-care settings need coverage across inpatient, emergency, and critical care units. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a CoARC-accredited graduate degree, a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT certification, and recent experience. Before applying, confirm your license and certification details match the posting; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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