Job Description
Posting number: 26-18119CP-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Job classification: Respiratory Care Practitioner
Posting type: Promotional
Categories: Health Services
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
Recruitment banner for Respiratory Care Practitioner and ARMC Logo with image of the hospital.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is hiring for Respiratory Care Practitioners Respiratory Care Practitioners administer a full range of respiratory therapy services to assess patients with serious respiratory compromise. Duties include performing and evaluating pertinent diagnostic test results; developing care plans and performing necessary interventions; evaluating outcomes and adjusting respiratory care to achieve patient care goals; and handling difficult respiratory management cases.
Respiratory Care Practitioners have an opportunity to participate in the Clinical Ladder. The program provides an opportunity to earn additional compensation as Respiratory Care Practitioners progress up the clinical ladder and continue to advance and develop their clinical knowledge and skills while providing direct patient care.
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.To learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Paid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Shift Availability: Applicants may be required to work various shifts, which may include weekends and holidays.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Examples of duties
Candidates must meet ALL of the following:
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the California State Respiratory Care Board.
CREDENTIAL: Must possess and maintain a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
CERTIFICATION: Must possess Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Qualifications
At least one (1) year of full-time work experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute care setting is highly desirable.
Supplemental information
Application ProcedurePlease complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, August 21, 2026 Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires - Do not refer to a resume.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link toreview the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is anEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit theSpecial Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to theVeterans' Preference Information (Download PDF)
For more important details,review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
