Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy

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.

• 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

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