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Fresno, California

Respiratory Therapist II, Part Time, 12s, Days

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$36.32-$50.85/hr

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Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Respiratory Therapist II, Part Time, 12-hour Shifts, Day Shift

Reporting to the Practice Coordinator Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, this position is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i. e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care); monitoring mechanical ventilation; administering medications; patient assessment; understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring; understanding blood work results; monitoring, teaching, and training.

Requirements

1. Graduation from a two year AMA accredited Respiratory Care Program or the equivalent training is required.

2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the NBRC is required. Current SAMC staff with Certified Respiratory

Therapy Technician (CRT) and significant previous experience may be accepted in lieu of RRT certification.

3. Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the State of California is required.

4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.

5. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.

6. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.

Pay Range

$36.32 - $50.85

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians across various specialty areas. This includes monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, performing patient assessments, and interpreting blood work results.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication administrationEmergency careNeonatal carePediatric careGeriatric careBlood work analysis

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,921 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$76k–$106kRespiratory Therapy median $95k (middle half $80k–$114k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in California196 active3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,921 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 19 employers
8
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist System Float

MultiCare Health System · Auburn, Washington

$41.44-$68.5/hr
#2

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Sentara Health · Suffolk, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$35.5-$53.25/hr
#4

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hrs Eve

$29.71-$53.49/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,945/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.