Inpatient Respiratory Care Practitioner: Growth & Benefits

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our patient-centered team. The ideal candidate will have inpatient experience or a strong commitment to learning and growth.

You will perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures and maintain all respiratory equipment. BLS and ACLS certification are required, along with state licensure to practice.

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

• Performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients 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

Respiratory care experience

Education

State licensure to practice respiratory care

BLS & ACLS certifications

High school diploma or higher (associate preferred)

Job description

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our patient-centered team. The ideal candidate will have inpatient experience or a strong commitment to learning and growth.

You will perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures and maintain all respiratory equipment. BLS and ACLS certification are required, along with state licensure to practice.