<p>Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree, California is recruiting a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night-shift position within the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions of Southern California. This role offers hands-on cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic practice in a collaborative acute care environment backed by a network that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley. Candidates who value advanced technology, a mission-driven team, and the high-desert lifestyle of the Inland Empire will find this opportunity compelling.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time night shift: 1800–0630, six shifts per two-week pay period</li> <li>Some weekend coverage required on a rotating basis</li> <li>Full-spectrum respiratory care delivery across an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>Cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing including point-of-care blood gas analysis via i-STAT analyzers</li> <li>Responsibility for quality control on all respiratory care equipment</li> <li>Part of the Desert Care Network — three-hospital system encompassing Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree), Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), and JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio)</li> <li>Network-level advanced services include a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke program, oncology services, and a Level 3 NICU — the only one in the Coachella Valley</li> <li>Introductory competency period with structured onboarding expectations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an AMA-accredited respiratory care program required</li> <li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required</li> <li>Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) state licensure required</li> <li>Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required</li> <li>Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Joshua Tree sits at the edge of Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County — a high-desert setting that draws outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, hikers, and stargazers from across the country. The area offers a low cost of living relative to coastal Southern California, a strong arts and music community, and easy access to Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley, and the greater Los Angeles metro via Interstate 10. For clinicians seeking wide-open landscapes, year-round sunshine, and a tight-knit community feel without sacrificing proximity to urban amenities, the Morongo Basin is a distinctive and rewarding place to build a career.</p>