Providence·Lubbock, Texas
The practitioner plans and delivers a variety of respiratory care procedures and diagnostic studies. They are also responsible for documenting care, maintaining equipment, and completing patient billing.
We have positions located at Covenant Children's Hospital and Covenant Specialty Hospital.
Plans, prepares, and delivers a broad range of respiratory care procedures and diagnostic studies.
Documents all respiratory care on appropriate records.
Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory care equipment.
Completes patient billing.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable.
Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
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Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program from an AMA approved school, Or Bachelor's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program from an AMA approved school in lieu of an associate degree and 1 year of experience.
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.
Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire - if practicing within this state.
1 year experience (May include clinical portion of training program).
Preferred Qualification: Coursework/Training: Flight Training.
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 may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program and a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Mandatory certifications include BLS upon hire, with ACLS and PALS required within 90 days.
Market context
Respiratory care practitioners are commonly needed in Texas hospitals and other acute-care settings, especially where inpatient, emergency, and pediatric respiratory support are part of the workload. This role is competitive because employers typically look for an AMA-approved degree, a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License, and timely completion of BLS, ACLS, and PALS requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your credentials and certification timeline before applying.