Senior Respiratory Therapist (RCP II) – Night Shift Lead

Prime Healthcare Services; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Valley Hospital in Southern California, part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join our award-winning team. Under medical direction, you perform respiratory therapies and diagnostics and contribute to high-quality patient care during night shifts.

You will assess and document care, may serve as Lead RCP during shifts, and collaborate with the cardiopulmonary team to support patients across all ages.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• NBRC RRT credential or obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS required or obtained by deadlines; NRP preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with age-specific considerations.
• May serve as Lead RCP during shifts.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC RRT

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP preferred

2 years acute care experience

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Desert Valley Hospital in Southern California, part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join our award-winning team. Under medical direction, you perform respiratory therapies and diagnostics and contribute to high-quality patient care during night shifts.

You will assess and document care, may serve as Lead RCP during shifts, and collaborate with the cardiopulmonary team to support patients across all ages.