Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is PerDiem and will work 12-hour, Night shifts. 

Join Providence Saint John's Health Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality. Be a part of our distinguished team dedicated to excellence in patient care. We are on the Magnet journey, and we were just awarded a 5-star rating for quality, safe care from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

Assesses need, administers, and evaluates response to respiratory care procedures such as oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, and bronchial hygiene therapies. Provides mechanical ventilatory support and CPR. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies. Performs arterial and venous blood draws, operates ABG machines, and performs EKG's and pulmonary function screenings.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health 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 know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Sufficient for license/registration.


• Upon hire: California Respiratory Care Practitioner License.


• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (for all therapists).


• 1 year experience following RCP licensure.

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.