Compassionate Inpatient Respiratory Care Practitioner

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Shreveport is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide essential care for critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will have clinical respiratory experience and must be certified or licensed to practice in the state. Responsibilities include performing cardiopulmonary procedures, maintaining equipment, and offering basic lab testing. This is an opportunity to join a compassionate team dedicated to ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed to practice respiratory care in the state.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain all respiratory care equipment in working order.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as needed.

Skills

Clinical respiratory experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

High school diploma or associate degree

State certification or license in respiratory care

Job description

A healthcare facility in Shreveport is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide essential care for critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will have clinical respiratory experience and must be certified or licensed to practice in the state. Responsibilities include performing cardiopulmonary procedures, maintaining equipment, and offering basic lab testing. This is an opportunity to join a compassionate team dedicated to ensuring high-quality patient care.