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Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full Time 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, 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.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required
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.
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
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.
Full time · Night shift · 36 hours per week
About the role
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.