Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - FT Nights | Luling LTACH/Rehab

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Luling; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Education opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Luling is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our team. The role focuses on inpatient care for chronically and critically ill patients, performing cardiopulmonary therapies and related procedures.

The RCP will maintain equipment, perform phlebotomy and basic labs, and support emergency responses. Must be licensed in the state, with current BLS and ACLS certifications; Nevada blood gas licensure may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of the hospital.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Blood gas licensure required if employed in the state of Nevada.
• High school diploma required; an associate degree is preferred.
• Minimum one year of clinical respiratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

Phlebotomy

Basic laboratory testing

Equipment maintenance

Emergency cardiopulmonary procedures

Education

Respiratory care license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Blood gas licensure (Nevada)

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

We are looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn. At PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.

What can we offer you as a full-time employee?

• Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time

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. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Education and Training: 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.
• Experience: Minimum of one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.