Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy

Providence; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA is seeking a Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner for a full-time, night-shift position. You will deliver respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, perform blood gas analysis, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Under supervision, you’ll rely on your clinical expertise in a Magnet-designated environment and take part in a comprehensive benefits program designed to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• Certification from a Respiratory Therapy Program or 2-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required at hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required at hire.
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year of Critical care experience in adult and neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients as assigned.
• Perform blood gas analysis including sticks, draws, analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor and adjust respiratory care therapies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical care experience

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS (American Heart Association)

PALS (American Heart Association)

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program certificate

Respiratory Therapy Program Certificate/Degree

California Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

Description

Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts. St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital 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. Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women’s Choice Award in multiple categories of women’s care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center. Under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager/Director, the Sr RCP will provide respiratory care appropriate to the area of assignment, adult, pediatric, and neonatal. Perform 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 St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange 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, Or
• Completion of 2-year certificate from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• 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.
• 1 year Critical care experience in adult and neonatal

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: PALS Instructor.
• Upon hire: Instructor Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
• Experience as charge or Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner.

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.