Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence • Mission Viejo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, provides respiratory care treatments and diagnostic services under the general supervision of Respiratory Care Leadership and according to physician orders and department policies and procedures. The role serves general clinical care areas, critical and intensive care units (including CICU, SICU, and IICU), the Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other care areas as required.

The practitioner assesses pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, makes appropriate clinical decisions, and provides respiratory treatments and care. The role also performs all aspects of blood gas analysis, including obtaining samples by stick or draw, analyzing results, and reporting them.

Providence Mission Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital recognized for high-quality care and regional excellence across multiple care specialties. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

• Certification from a Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Completion of a two-year certificate from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• California Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider PALS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of critical care experience in adult intensive care.
• Pediatric experience.
• EKG experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care treatments and diagnostic services according to physician orders and department policies and procedures.
• Deliver respiratory care in general clinical areas, critical and intensive care units, the Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other areas as required.
• Assess pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Perform blood gas analysis, including obtaining samples by stick or draw, analyzing samples, and reporting results.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree