Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, CA invites a qualified Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the Respiratory Therapy Unit. This part-time role features 12-hour variable shifts and a focus on delivering high-quality patient care across ages within a collaborative health team.

The RCP will perform diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary procedures, support patients and families, and uphold department standards while serving as a patient advocate in a culture of patient-centered

Qualifications

• Graduate of a respiratory therapy program approved by the AMA committee or on-the-job training.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License at hire.
• BLS certification required at hire; ACLS and PALS within 90 days.
• Experience as hospital-based respiratory care practitioner.
• Acute care experience preferred (2 years).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary procedures per department standards.
• Assist patients of various ages and act as a patient advocate.
• Serve as a healthcare team member within independent, interdependent, and dependent roles.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Customer service

Education

Respiratory therapy program graduate

California RCP license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner in Respiratory Therapy Unit at Redwood Memorial Hospital. This position is Part time and will work 12-hour Variable Shifts.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to assist patients of various ages in achieving maximum health potential. The RCP functions as a health team member through independent, interdependent and dependent roles within the health care system. Serving as the patient's advocate, the RCP assumes responsibility and accountability for care of patients of various ages as defined by the department scope of service. The RCP performs diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary procedures and related activities according to department standards. Serves as customer service representative to patients, their families, the public, and the medical staff.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atRedwood Memorial Hospitaland thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Coursework/Training - Graduate of a program in respiratory therapy approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education & Accreditation of the American Medical Association -or-On-the-job training.


• Upon hire: California Respiratory Care Practitioner License


• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association


• Required within 90 days of hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association


• Required within 90 days of hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association


• Experience as a hospital-based respiratory care practitioner.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 yearsAcute care experience.

Why Join Providence?

Ourbest-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering ourMissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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