Compassionate Inpatient Respiratory Care Practitioner

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our inpatient team in Louisiana. The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state of practice and prepared to perform routine therapy, diagnostics, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.

The role supports chronically and critically ill patients across our hospital network, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed in the state where the hospital resides to practice respiratory care.
• Must possess and maintain current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Blood gas licensure required if employed in the state of Nevada.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients.
• Maintains all equipment in working order.
• Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for the patient population as required or requested.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Respiratory Therapy Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our inpatient team in Louisiana. The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state of practice and prepared to perform routine therapy, diagnostics, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.

The role supports chronically and critically ill patients across our hospital network, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in comprehensive patient care.