Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner in Respiratory Therapy Unit at Redwood Memorial Hospital. This position is Part time and will work 12-hour Variable Shifts.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to assist patients of various ages in achieving maximum health potential.  The RCP functions as a health team member through independent, interdependent and dependent roles within the health care system.  Serving as the patient's advocate, the RCP assumes responsibility and accountability for care of patients of various ages as defined by the department scope of service.  The RCP performs diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary procedures and related activities according to department standards.  Serves as customer service representative to patients, their families, the public, and the medical staff.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Redwood Memorial 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: 

• Coursework/Training - Graduate of a program in respiratory therapy approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education & Accreditation of the American Medical Association -or- On-the-job training.
• Upon hire: California Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
• Required within 90 days of hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association 
• Required within 90 days of hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association 
• Experience as a hospital-based respiratory care practitioner.

Preferred qualifications: 

• 2 years Acute 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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.