Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a full-time, day-shift role with 12-hour shifts. The position requires clinical assessment skills and the ability to provide respiratory care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients under physician orders.

Join a Magnet-designated hospital recognized for high-quality care and a team-focused culture. California license and AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required or obtained within specified

Qualifications

• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• Certificate from AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program required.
• Completion of a 2-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program certificate required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required at hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care treatment and diagnostic services under physician orders.
• Perform blood gas analysis including stick, draw, analysis and reporting.
• Care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in multiple units.
• Participate in critical care areas as needed (CICU, SICU, IICU, ED, perioperative).

Skills

Clinical assessment

Clinical decision making

Pediatric care

Education

California Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Certification from a Respiratory Therapy Program

2-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program certificate

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association (within 90 days)

National Provider PALS - American Heart Association (within 90 days)

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Day shifts.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.

Under general supervision of Respiratory Care Leadership and according to physician order, provides respiratory care treatment and diagnostic services within the guidelines of the Respiratory Care Services department Policy and Procedure Manual. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) duties as applied in general clinical care areas, critical/intensive care (i.e. CICU, SICU, and IICU), Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other care areas as required. The RCP Position requires clinical assessment skills, ability to make appropriate clinical decisions, provide respiratory treatment and care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The RCP performs all duties of blood gas analysis including stick, draw, analysis and reporting.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and 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: Certification from a Respiratory Therapy Program
• Coursework/Training: Completion of 2-year certificate from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year Critical care experience in adult intensive care
• Pediatric experience
• EKG experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-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 our Missionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.