Registered Respiratory Therapist (RCP II) - Respiratory Therapy

Prime Healthcare Services; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Valley Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join a compassionate team in Southern California. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of respiratory care, with potential Lead RCP duties during shifts.

Applicants must hold an active RCP license and NBRC RRT, with BLS and ACLS; PALS preferred or to be obtained within 60 days. Per diem schedule and variable shifts with compensation around $34.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• NBRC RRT certification or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certified from AHA or ARC on hire and kept current.
• ACLS from AHA/ARC on hire and kept current.
• PALS certification preferred or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Two years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document patient care with age-specific considerations.
• Lead RCP duties during shift when assigned.

Skills

RCP license

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

PALS Certified

NBRC RRT

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Respiratory Care

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $34.50. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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