Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy

experiencedAlliedHealth; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA seeks a Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner for full-time night shifts. The role involves NICU/PICU, neonatal and pediatric patient care, plus adult critical care across multiple units as needed.

Blood gas analysis and clinical decision-making are core duties under physician orders. The candidate will have an associate degree with California RCP licensure (or temporary) and NBRC credentials, plus ACLS/PALS/NRP/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required by 12/31/2018.
• CA Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Temporary License upon hire.
• NBRC credentials or equivalent at hire (ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, SDS).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP and BLS credentials upon hire.
• 1 year of RCP critical care in NICU/PICU; 2 years in adult CC highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and diagnostic services per physician order and policy.
• Perform blood gas analysis including sampling, analysis and reporting.
• Care for neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients across units.
• Work in NICU, PICU, CICU, SICU and other designated care areas as required.

Skills

NICU competency

PICU competency

Critical care

Clinical assessment

Neonate care

Pediatric care

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

California RCP License

CA Temporary RCP

NBRC Credentials (ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, SDS)

ACLS

PALS

NRP

BLS

Job description

Description

Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full time and will work 12-hour, Night 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, IICU, NICU and PICU), Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other care areas as required. The Senior RCP requires NICU and PICU competency and routinely assigned to work within neonate, infant, and pediatric designated units. They are competent in clinical assessment skills, able to make appropriate clinical decisions, provide respiratory treatment and care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The Senior 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:

• Associate's Degree as of 12/31/2018.
• Upon hire: California Respiratory Care Practitioner License or
• Upon hire: California Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• 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.
• 1 year RCP critical care experience within NICU and/or PICU, High Risk Deliveries; 3 years preferred.
• 2 years RCP adult critical care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or
• Master's Degree.
• Coursework/Training: Graduated from a COARC accredited respiratory care program.
• Upon hire: NBRC Credentials i.e., ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, SDS.
• Upon hire: Instructor Provider for ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BLS.

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.