Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is FullTime 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, and IICU), Emergency Department, Trauma, Perioperative, Labor and Delivery, and other care areas as required. The RCP Position requires clinical assessment skills, ability to make appropriate clinical decisions, provide respiratory treatment and care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The RCP performs all duties of blood gas analysis including stick, draw, analysis and reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- Coursework/Training: Certification from a Respiratory Therapy Program
- Coursework/Training: Completion of 2-year certificate from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program
- California Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
- National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
- National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
- 1 year Critical care experience in adult intensive care
- Pediatric experience
- EKG experience
Why Join Providence?
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.
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