Assistant Director of Respiratory Care Services (County Promotional)

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 3 months from the end of their assignment.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is recruiting for for an Assistant Director of Respiratory Care Services who provides administrative and operational support to the Director of Respiratory Care Services and supervises respiratory therapy personnel. This position assists in the management, coordination, and quality assurance of respiratory care services provided throughout the hospital.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assume full administrative responsibility for respiratory care services throughout the hospital in the absence of the Director of Respiratory Care Services.
• Evaluate respiratory services performed by Respiratory Therapy Department personnel to ensure quality of services provided.
• Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of Supervising Respiratory Care Practitioners, Respiratory Care Practitioners, Respiratory Therapists and other support staff as assigned; counsels staff regarding conduct, attendance and other related matters; provides input for disciplinary actions .
• Recommends and justifies new staffing patterns, policy and procedures, equipment and supplies.
• Oversight of outpatient services, procedural/diagnostic areas, and clinical support management.
• Fiscal and budgetary responsibilities as assigned.

For more detailed information, refer to the Assistant Director of Respiratory Care Services job description.

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 find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits Supervisory

Compensation Plan for General Unit

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical and verification of employment history and education.

Certification: Must possess and maintain necessary certifications as detailed in the minimum requirements.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

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.

REGISTRATION: Must possess and maintain a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain ALL of the following certifications:

• Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of supervisory Respiratory Therapy experience which included directing, assigning and evaluating of the work of Respiratory Care staff.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, six (6) years of supervisory experience, budgetary experience, and experience with regulatory agencies (Title 22, Joint Commission, and California Department of Public Health).

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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 to review 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 an Equal 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 the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and 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 the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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