About this role
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Manager Respiratory Care at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance in Torrance, CA. This position is Full-time and will work Day shifts.
Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance is celebrated in 2025 as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. We are also proud to be included in the Maternity Care Honor Roll by the California Surgeon General for 2024.
The position is a licensed professional therapist who is responsible for maintaining standards of respiratory therapy and pulmonary lab and ethical practice in accordance with regulatory agencies and California practice requirements. The Manager is accountable and responsible for the daily operations of the Respiratory and Pulmonary Departments. Primary responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing and supporting department activities and staff to assure the philosophy and objectives of patient care services are met and assure resources are available for the efficient, cost effective operation of the department. This position promotes and supports a collaborative team approach in providing care to neonatal, adolescent, young, middles and older adult patients, and establishes policies, procedures, standards and objectives to provide the highest standard of patient care.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Tarzana 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 qualifications:
• Upon hire: California Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Or • Upon hire: California Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner. • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association. • Upon hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association. • Upon hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association • within 30 days of hire: California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization. • 3 years Management experience. • 2 years Experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in an acute care setting. • Experience as a NICU Therapist or Leader in an acute care setting.
Preferred qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
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.