Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence•Mission Viejo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) provides respiratory care treatment and diagnostic services according to physician orders, under general supervision of Respiratory Care Leadership, and in accordance with the Respiratory Care Services department Policy and Procedure Manual. The role serves patients in general clinical areas, critical and intensive care units—including CICU, SICU, IICU, NICU, and PICU—as well as the Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other care areas as required. The Senior RCP must be competent in NICU and PICU care and is routinely assigned to neonate, infant, and pediatric units. The practitioner performs clinical assessments, makes appropriate clinical decisions, and provides respiratory treatment and care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role also performs all blood gas analysis duties, including obtaining samples by stick or draw, analysis, and reporting. This is a full-time position at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, working 12-hour night shifts. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, and notes that its benefits are designed to support employees and their families, professional growth, well-being, and financial security.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
Upon hire: California Respiratory Care Practitioner License or California Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner authorization.
Upon hire: National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Within 90 days of hire: National Provider ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Within 90 days of hire: National Provider PALS certification from the American Heart Association.
One year of RCP critical care experience within NICU and/or PICU, or with high-risk deliveries.
Two years of RCP adult critical care experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Master's degree.
Coursework or training: graduation from a COARC-accredited respiratory care program.
Upon hire: NBRC credentials, such as ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, or SDS.
Upon hire: Instructor Provider credentials for ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BLS.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care treatments and diagnostic services according to physician orders and department policies and procedures.
Provide respiratory care in general clinical areas, critical and intensive care units, the Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other care areas as required.
Routinely provide care in designated neonate, infant, and pediatric units, with NICU and PICU competency.
Assess patients and make appropriate clinical decisions.
Provide respiratory treatment and care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform blood gas analysis duties, including obtaining samples by stick or draw, analyzing samples, and reporting results.