Respiratory Therapist (RCP) – NICU & Acute Care

Southwest-Healthcare-Inland-Valley-Hospital; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest HealthcareInland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to assess, treat, and manage patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role supports all ages and emphasizes accurate testing, treatment plans, and family education.

Responsibilities include maintaining licenses, conducting ABG sampling, bronchoscopies assistance, and ensuring safe, timely care. NICU support and on-call may be required as part of cross-facility staffing.

Qualifications

• Must hold NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and maintain it.
• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy and active California RCP license.
• Minimum 1 year of acute/critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains required licenses and annual competencies.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Administers respiratory therapies and chest physiotherapy as prescribed.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in performance improvement projects.
• Documents patient care and ensures timely charting and billing.

Skills

RRT credential

Acute & Critical Care experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

High School graduate

Tools

CA RCP license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Southwest HealthcareInland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to assess, treat, and manage patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role supports all ages and emphasizes accurate testing, treatment plans, and family education.

Responsibilities include maintaining licenses, conducting ABG sampling, bronchoscopies assistance, and ensuring safe, timely care. NICU support and on-call may be required as part of cross-facility staffing.