Inpatient Respiratory Care Practitioner: Care & Diagnostics

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our inpatient team caring for a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate has inpatient hospital experience or a strong desire to learn.

The RCP performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, maintains equipment, and may provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required.

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 may be required if employed in Nevada.
• High school diploma required, associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintains all equipment in working order.
• Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Inpatient hospital experience desired

Education

TX Respiratory Therapist license

Associate degree preferred

High school diploma

Job description

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our inpatient team caring for a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate has inpatient hospital experience or a strong desire to learn.

The RCP performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, maintains equipment, and may provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required.