Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Respiratory Therapy
Apply NowCompany: Riverside County, CA
Location: Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Description:
Salary : $91,684.32 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-98757-JE
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Respiratory Therapy
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Medical Center seeks Regular and Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join our team in Moreno Valley.
Incumbents assigned to the Respiratory Therapy Unit will perform a full range of respiratory care services, including patient assessments, monitoring, and mechanical ventilatory support as prescribed by a physician. They will report patient condition changes, perform CPR, arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, and record information in medical records. Additionally, they will provide patient and family education, instruct other personnel in respiratory techniques, and routinely work in critical care environments.
This posting will establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill current and future regular full-time and per diem openings at RUHS Medical Center over the next 6 months. Applicants may indicate their shift preferences and job type in the application's screening questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and competitive candidates will be referred for interviews in the order they are received.
Regular Full-time Salary Range:
$30.50 - $46.28 Hourly (Commensurate with experience)
Per Diem Rates:
$44.07
Schedule:
Meet the Team!
RUHS Website
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform the full range of respiratory care services as prescribed by a physician, perform basic respiratory patient assessments, and monitor patients undergoing respiratory care.
Provide and monitor mechanical ventilatory support.
Report changes in patient's condition to medical or nursing personnel and make recommendations to physicians and nursing personnel when change in care is indicated.
Perform CPR, perform arterial punctures, and blood gas analysis.
Record information in the patient's medical record and provide patient/family education and instruction in respiratory care, as needed.
Provide instruction in respiratory techniques to other personnel, as needed.
Routinely assigned to all critical care environments.
Assume supervisory duties in the absence of a Supervising RCP, perform daily blood gas laboratory quality controls and maintenance procedures, and required to make shift workload and duty assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy and Ssccessful completion of a Respiratory Therapy training program approved by the American Medical Association.
Experience: None required.
License/Certificates: Possession of a current, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board, California State Department of Consumer Affairs, and recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Paid Sick Days
- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter, Jill Eastman, at JEastman@rivco.org
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.
01
Are you a new graduate from an approved Respiratory Care program receiving your California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Registered Respiratory Therapist certification within the next 30 days?
02
Do you possess a current, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California?
03
Please provide your RCP license number below:
04
Are you recognized as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care?
05
Do you possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
06
Do you possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate as defined by the American Heart Association?
07
Do you possess a valid, current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
08
Do you possess a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association? ?
09
How many years of licensed Respiratory care practitioner experience do you have?
10
Are you a current regular or temporary employee of the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center?
11
Please select the Types of employment you are willing to accept if offered a position (select more than one option if applicable):
12
Please select all the shifts you are willing to accept if offered a position (select more than one option if applicable):
Required Question
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-98757-JE
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Respiratory Therapy
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Medical Center seeks Regular and Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join our team in Moreno Valley.
Incumbents assigned to the Respiratory Therapy Unit will perform a full range of respiratory care services, including patient assessments, monitoring, and mechanical ventilatory support as prescribed by a physician. They will report patient condition changes, perform CPR, arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, and record information in medical records. Additionally, they will provide patient and family education, instruct other personnel in respiratory techniques, and routinely work in critical care environments.
This posting will establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill current and future regular full-time and per diem openings at RUHS Medical Center over the next 6 months. Applicants may indicate their shift preferences and job type in the application's screening questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and competitive candidates will be referred for interviews in the order they are received.
Regular Full-time Salary Range:
$30.50 - $46.28 Hourly (Commensurate with experience)
Per Diem Rates:
$44.07
Schedule:
- Full-Time Positions:
- Night Shift only
- Work Schedule: 72 hours per pay period
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Schedule based on department needs
- Per Diem Positions:
- Day or Night shift
- Hours: 12-hour shifts
- Minimum Requirement: 3 shifts per pay period, including one-weekend shift
Meet the Team!
RUHS Website
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform the full range of respiratory care services as prescribed by a physician, perform basic respiratory patient assessments, and monitor patients undergoing respiratory care.
Provide and monitor mechanical ventilatory support.
Report changes in patient's condition to medical or nursing personnel and make recommendations to physicians and nursing personnel when change in care is indicated.
Perform CPR, perform arterial punctures, and blood gas analysis.
Record information in the patient's medical record and provide patient/family education and instruction in respiratory care, as needed.
Provide instruction in respiratory techniques to other personnel, as needed.
Routinely assigned to all critical care environments.
Assume supervisory duties in the absence of a Supervising RCP, perform daily blood gas laboratory quality controls and maintenance procedures, and required to make shift workload and duty assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy and Ssccessful completion of a Respiratory Therapy training program approved by the American Medical Association.
Experience: None required.
License/Certificates: Possession of a current, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board, California State Department of Consumer Affairs, and recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Paid Sick Days
- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter, Jill Eastman, at JEastman@rivco.org
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.
01
Are you a new graduate from an approved Respiratory Care program receiving your California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Registered Respiratory Therapist certification within the next 30 days?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a current, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California?
- Yes
- No
03
Please provide your RCP license number below:
04
Are you recognized as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate as defined by the American Heart Association?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess a valid, current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you possess a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association? ?
- Yes
- No
09
How many years of licensed Respiratory care practitioner experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 12 months
- 1 year or more, but less than 2
- 2 years or more, but less than 3
- 3 years or more, but less than 4
- 4 years or more, but less than 5
- 5 years or more, but less than 6
- 6 years or more
10
Are you a current regular or temporary employee of the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center?
- Yes
- No
11
Please select the Types of employment you are willing to accept if offered a position (select more than one option if applicable):
- Regular
- Per Diem
12
Please select all the shifts you are willing to accept if offered a position (select more than one option if applicable):
- Day
- Swing
- Graveyard
Required Question