Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Days | Clear Lake South

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our team and care for a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate has inpatient hospital experience or a strong willingness to learn and grow in a high-acuity setting.

The RCP performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, while maintaining all equipment in working order.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of practice (TX or elsewhere)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• High school diploma required, associate degree preferred
• At least 1 year of clinical respiratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain respiratory care equipment in working order.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required

Skills

RCP license

BLS

ACLS

Blood gas licensure

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

High school diploma

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.

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.