Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN | Corpus Christi Bayfront

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi Bayfront; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience and will perform routine therapy as well as diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures. Certifications in BLS and ACLS are essential, along with a commitment to providing high-quality care. This role offers the opportunity to work with a compassionate team focused on positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed in the state to practice respiratory care.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• At least a high school diploma is required for some positions.
• High school diploma or higher education preferred (associate degree preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy and cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain all equipment in working order.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing.

Skills

Prior inpatient hospital experience

Certified or licensed in state of practice

BLS and ACLS certification

Clinical respiratory experience

Education

Associate degree preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Blood gas licensure (Nevada)

High school diploma or associate degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

• 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.