Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Clive Behavioral; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and expertise in respiratory care practices. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in acute care settings. Join a rewarding environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and foster teamwork among staff.
• Demonstrate compliance with regulatory practices, e.g., HIPAA.
• Proctor other RCPs on clinical competencies.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California, is a licensed 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county-designated Paramedic Base Station. The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month. The hospital features a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region’s only Total Joint Center.

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California, is a 120-bed acute-care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board-certified Rady Children’s emergency medicine physicians. Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, offering expectant mothers 24/7 on-site access to OB/GYN physician coverage. The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family-friendly private suites. Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children’s.

Qualifications

1. Essential Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and foster teamwork among staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound critical thinking skills.
• Experience demonstrating compliance with all regulatory practices, e.g., HIPAA.
• Proven expertise in Respiratory Care Practices.
• Knowledge of all special Respiratory and Cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain current licenses, credentials, and certificates.
• Effective interpersonal and patient skills.
• Ability to proctor other RCPs on clinical competencies and new procedures/products.

2. Minimum Essential Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Acute and Critical Care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (preferred).

3. Minimum Essential Education/Credentials

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• As of July 10, 2019, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential granted by the NBRC and maintain it throughout employment.
• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy as of July 10, 2019.

4. Required Licensure / Certifications

• Current RCP license from the state of California.
• BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification.
• NRP Certification.
• PALS Certification.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinance Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• More information at benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

UHS is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, with revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023. Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and listed in Forbes’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 96,700 staff across various healthcare facilities nationwide and in the UK.

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