Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree, CA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient respiratory care, perform cardio-pulmonary diagnostics, and maintain quality control on equipment. This night, per diem role offers opportunities for professional growth within a Desert Care Network setting.

Applicants should be graduates of AMA-accredited programs with CA licensure (RRT/RCP) and CPR-related certifications (CRT, ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.
• CA State licensure as RRT/RCP; CRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to patients.
• Performs diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system.
• Performs quality control on respiratory care equipment including I-STAT analyzers.

Skills

Respiratory care

Cardio-pulmonary diagnostics

Quality control

Education

AMA accredited respiratory care program

Tools

I-STAT

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Overview

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Nights

Job Type: Per Diem

Hours: 1800-0630

Provides respiratory care to patients.
Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system
• Performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers

Qualifications

Education
Required: graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Certifications
Required: RRT RCP CA State licensure; CRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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