Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Listed compensation
$31.35-$42.14/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Shift: Rotate
Job Type: Per Diem
Hours: 0600-1830 & 1800-0630
Job Summary
- Provides respiratory care to patients.
- Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree.
The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients according to established procedures and completes all required competencies within the introductory period. Other related duties as assigned are also part of the role within the medical center.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA accredited respiratory care program and hold required certifications including RRT, RCP CA State licensure, CRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. This is a Per Diem position with rotating shifts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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