Respiratory Therapist (RCP)

Centinela Hospital Medical Center•Inglewood, CA

4d•$32 - $47

About The Position

Centinela Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients whose cardiac or pulmonary systems have been compromised by illness or injury. The role includes diagnostic testing, attending to patients’ psychosocial needs, and providing patient education. The therapist treats patients across the lifespan, from newborns through older adults, and supports the progression and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department. When requested, the therapist assists with the department’s day-to-day operations and refers unusual issues to the Manager and/or Medical Director as appropriate. The position performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis and requires knowledge of operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and performing quality control on ABG analyzers. It also involves use of mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, and peak flow meters, as well as respiratory assessment. The role is full-time on the night shift. The stated compensation range is $31.50 to $46.81; the starting compensation is determined during selection based on factors such as skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Current BCLS certificate from ARC or AHA upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Current ACLS certificate from ARC or AHA upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Current PALS certificate from ARC or AHA within three months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Effective April 1, 2026, NRP certificate required upon hire and maintained thereafter.
English fluency, written and verbal.
Knowledge of general and specific tasks necessary to the practice of Respiratory Care.
Demonstrated competency and knowledge to effectively care for patients from newborn through geriatric age.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients with compromised cardiac or pulmonary systems.
Perform diagnostic testing and provide patient education and support for patients’ psychosocial needs.
Treat patients from newborns through older adults.
Support the progression and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department.
Assist with day-to-day department operations when requested and refer unusual issues to the Manager and/or Medical Director as appropriate.
Perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform quality control on ABG analyzers.
Use mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, and peak flow meters.
Perform respiratory assessments.