RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, REGISTERED (Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Registered)

$19.97 - $26.03 hourly $1,597.66 - $2,082.46 biweekly $3,461.59 - $4,511.99 monthly $41,539.06 - $54,143.86 annually Riverside County Regional Medical Center is looking for Respiratory Therapists, Registered to provide respiratory care services as prescribed by physicians. Under supervisition, this position is usually assigned to critical care environments and administers therapeutic gases, aerosolized medications, basic pulmonary hygiene, provides CPR when needed, to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Examples Of Duties: * Performs respiratory care services as prescribed by physicians; performs basic respiratory patient assessments, monitors patients undergoing respiratory care. * Provides and monitors mechanical ventilator support * Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, performs arterial punctures and blood gas analysis * Provides instruction in respiratory techniques to other personnel * Assumes supervisory duties in the absence of the supervising RCP Typical Qualifications: Candidates must have: * Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board, California State Department of Consumer Affairs. * Completed a Respiratory Therapy training program approved by the American Medical Association. * Recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Therapist. Supplemental Information: We offer a superior benefit package, including choice of several health and dental plans within flexible benefits program County contributes $425.40 (amount increases to $512.00 on Dec 12, 2004) towards flexible benefits; 12 paid annual holidays, 401(a) plans and PERS retirement equal to 8% of salary, Retirement formula is 3% @ 60, and vacation accrual of 0-3 years, 80 hours; 4-9 years, 120 hours; 10 or more years, 160 hours. Consider joining our team today by sending a detailed resume via email to JobMatch@co.riverside.ca.us or bpoole@co.riverisde.ca.us or by mail to Riverside County Human Resources, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Please contact Betts Poole at (951) 486-5532 for details and additional information or visit our website at www.co.riverside.ca.us Riverside County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Read and follow special application instructions on this posting. If available, click the 'Apply' link located on this page. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, special accommodation or other employment questions, go back to our Employment page and see our Frequently Asked Questions. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). For further information regarding this posting, contact: Betts Poole at 909/486-5532 or send an email to bpoole@rc-hr.com . For more information, please visit our website at: www.rc-hr.com. EOE.