Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence Health & Services; Mission Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Successful candidates will have a Respiratory Therapy program diploma, California license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials, with neonatal intubation experience and within 30 days of hire fire and life safety certification. Providence emphasizes compassionate, inclusive care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a program for Respiratory Therapy.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association.
• National Provider PALS - American Heart Association.
• California Fire and Life Safety Card - within 30 days.
• Must be experienced in neonatal intubation.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to neonates as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain established standards and practices for patient care.
• Support a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality respiratory care.

Skills

Neonatal intubation experience

Education

Graduate of a program for Respiratory Therapy

Tools

California Respiratory Care Practitioner License

NBRC RRT Credential

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS - American Heart Association

PALS - American Heart Association

California Fire and Life Safety Card

Job description

United States, California, Mission Hills

Oct 28, 2026

Description

Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, CA. This position is Perdiem and will work 12-hour, Variable shifts.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence, making it one of just four hospitals in California to achieve this status.

Since 2007, Holy Cross has been recognized as a Magnet hospital-a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 10 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are also the proud recipient of multiple Healthgrades awards, including America's 50 Best Hospitals and Patients Safety Excellence for three consecutive years.

Provides respiratory therapy to neonates as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Cross 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: Graduate of a program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Upon hire: California Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Within 90 days of hire National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association.
• Within 90 days of hire National Provider PALS - American Heart Association.
• Within 30 days of hire: California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization.
• Must be experienced in neonatal intubation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: Current NBRC RRT Credential, NPS RRT for all therapists.
• 2 years Recent work experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are 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 Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $43.39 - $67.37

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.