Inpatient Respiratory Care Practitioner - Hospital Opening

PAM Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Katy in Houston, TX is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for diverse inpatient populations. The role involves routine therapy, diagnostics, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance.

Candidates must be certified or licensed in the practicing state, hold current BLS and ACLS, and meet any state-specific requirements (blood gas licensure in NV).

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.
• At least a high school diploma is required, preferably an associate degree.
• Minimum of one year clinical respiratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Care Practitioner 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

RCP certification

Inpatient care

Education

High school diploma or Associate degree

Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Katy in Houston, TX is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for diverse inpatient populations. The role involves routine therapy, diagnostics, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance.

Candidates must be certified or licensed in the practicing state, hold current BLS and ACLS, and meet any state-specific requirements (blood gas licensure in NV).