Inpatient Respiratory Care Practitioner

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno in Reno, NV is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for our diverse inpatient population. The ideal candidate will have inpatient hospital experience or a strong desire to learn.

You will perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, maintain equipment, and provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: 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.
• For hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases, at least a high school diploma is required, preferably an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures and 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

Education

State licensure to practice respiratory care

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno in Reno, NV is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for our diverse inpatient population. The ideal candidate will have inpatient hospital experience or a strong desire to learn.

You will perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, maintain equipment, and provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested.