Job DescriptionSenior Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.
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.
Required qualifications:- Associate's Degree.
- 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
- 2 years RCP adult critical care experience.
Preferred qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree
- 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.
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.
About the TeamThe 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.
