Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) - Respiratory Therapy - Desert Valley Hospital

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.

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Why Prime Healthcare?Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. 

Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

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Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.  Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.  In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.     State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required

2.     Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3.     Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

4.     2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

5.     ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.

6.     NRP (AHA) Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

7.     PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

8.     Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

9.     High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $34.50. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.