About the role

Community Health Systems is a leading healthcare provider operating numerous hospitals and care sites across the nation. This role involves providing critical respiratory care to diverse patient populations, including neonatal, pediatric, and ICU patients, with a focus on advanced interventions and clinical autonomy.

Skills

Respiratory care Mechanical ventilation Patient care Critical care Neonatal transport Pediatric ventilation ECMO support Clinical decision making BLS certification Respiratory therapy

Perks

Free parking

Free CE

Free certification

Electric charging

On-demand food

Full job details

Overview

Benefits and 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
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.

Respiratory Therapist, Adult