Respiratory Therapist (RCP)

Prime Healthcare • Inglewood, CA

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About The Position

Centinela Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing for acutely ill patients whose cardiac or pulmonary systems have been compromised by illness or injury. The role includes 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 day-to-day department operations and refers unusual issues to the Manager and/or Medical Director, as appropriate. The position also involves performing diagnostic tests, arterial punctures for blood gas analysis, and using and maintaining respiratory-care equipment.

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 to geriatric age.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients with compromised cardiac or pulmonary systems.
• Provide diagnostic testing to help optimize patient care.
• Attend to patients’ psychosocial needs and provide patient education.
• Treat patients from newborns through older adults.
• Support the progression and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department.
• Assist with day-to-day Cardiopulmonary Department operations when requested, referring 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 for ABG analyzers.
• Use mechanical ventilators, bi-level ventilation equipment, and peak flow meters.
• Perform respiratory assessments.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed