Inpatient Respiratory Care Practitioner - Education Growth

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our inpatient team. You will care for a diverse patient population and contribute to high-quality care in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has prior inpatient experience or a strong willingness to learn, with current BLS and ACLS certifications. PAM Health offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative environment under the We Care program.

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.
• 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 for patients in PAM Health hospitals and maintains all equipment in working order. Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for the patient population as required or requested.

Skills

State licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Blood gas licensure (Nevada)

High school diploma / associate degree

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our inpatient team. You will care for a diverse patient population and contribute to high-quality care in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has prior inpatient experience or a strong willingness to learn, with current BLS and ACLS certifications. PAM Health offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative environment under the We Care program.