Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

The practice of Respiratory Care under the direct supervision of a medical director, and department director; performs, management, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the pulmonary system and associated aspects of cardiopulmonary and other systems function within the scope of practice of Respiratory Care Practice Act 1996. The Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment of initiative to apply prescribed treatments and testing in a safe, professional manner. The Respiratory Therapist is a certified or registered therapist who is accountable and responsible for the delivery of direct respiratory care to all age ranges of patients from neonates to adults and through the assignment and direction of the Patient Care Leader, utilizing a collaborative care patient management process, meeting established standards of respiratory care and integrating other health care team members.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital 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:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or
• Graduate of a two (2) year Respiratory Program
• Coursework/Training: New NICU therapists:
  • Must complete a formal neonatal respiratory course at a JRCTE approved one or two year college program, with didactic and clinical coursework. or complete the didactic portion of the above course and complete a minimum of four weeks of precepted neonatal clinical experience in a hospital-based course at a facility with a Community or Regional NICU.
• 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
• 1 year Acute care setting to include critical care.
• Experienced NICU Therapists:
  • At least 1 year of clinical experience in a Level II of Level III NICU.
• Existing NICU Therapist:
  • Minimum of 2 annual transports per year.
  • Minimum of 2 deliveries per year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care
• Master's Degree in Respiratory Care
• Upon hire: EKG competency certified
• Upon hire: Membership in CSRC or AARC
• Upon hire: Perinatal-Pediatric certified (for experienced NICU therapists)
• Neonatal Intensive Care experience.

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.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
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