Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical & Chronic Care

Jobtailor; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health hospitals are seeking a qualified Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform cardiopulmonary procedures, maintain equipment, and support phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for in-patients. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care for chronically and critically ill individuals.

Applicants must be licensed in the state, hold BLS and ACLS, and have or pursue appropriate education. Nevada blood gas licensure applies when applicable, with a preference for an associate degree and at

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; an associate degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients in PAM Health hospitals.
• Maintain all respiratory care equipment in working order.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for the patient population as required or requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Testing

Respiratory Care Equipment Maintenance

Arterial Punctures

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

High school diploma

Job description

PAM Health hospitals are seeking a qualified Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform cardiopulmonary procedures, maintain equipment, and support phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for in-patients. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care for chronically and critically ill individuals.

Applicants must be licensed in the state, hold BLS and ACLS, and have or pursue appropriate education. Nevada blood gas licensure applies when applicable, with a preference for an associate degree and at