Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Days | Heritage Valley Specialty

PAM Health; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to deliver exceptional care to patients in need of respiratory therapy. This role demands both strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient wellbeing, ideal for someone with relevant certification and a passion for learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed for respiratory care in state.
• Blood gas licensure needed for Nevada, prior experience in clinical respiratory care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy and emergency procedures for patients.
• Maintain respiratory care equipment in working order.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic lab testing as required.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Current BLS and ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for aRespiratory 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.