Respiratory Therapist (RCP)-Full Time Days

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan relief

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide specialized respiratory care in its California facilities.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and regulatory compliance, with potential cross-facility coverage at Inland Valley and Rancho Springs hospitals. The ideal candidate will hold an RRT credential, an active California license, and an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, plus BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; NBRC RRT credential and California RCP license required.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required or must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications.
• Must maintain licensure and credentials; HIPAA compliance expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Care Practitioner services to patients as assigned.
• Proctor and mentor other RCPs on clinical competencies and new procedures.
• Float to Inland Valley and Rancho Springs facilities as needed with proper orientation.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory practices and staying current on required licenses and certifications.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Verbal/written skills

HIPAA compliance

Critical thinking

Proctor RCPs on procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

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, which gives 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.

Employee may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Qualifications

1. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively and to foster teamwork among fellow staff members.


• Ability to exhibit excellent written and verbal skills.


• Sound critical thinking skills


• Experience demonstrating compliance with all regulatory practices, e.g. HIPAA


• Proven expert ability in Respiratory Care Practices.


• Knowledge of all special Respiratory and Cardiopulmonary procedures.


• Maintains current licenses, credentials, and certificates at all times.


• Effective interpersonal and patient skills.


• Ability to proctor other RCP’s 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 National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain credential throughout employment tenure


• As of July 10, 2019, Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

4. REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

• Current RCP license from the state of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.


• 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 Refinancing Program


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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