Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Days | Luling LTACH/Rehab

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Luling; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Luling is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to deliver routine therapy, diagnostics and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for diverse patients. The role requires current state licensure to practice respiratory care and ongoing BLS/ACLS certifications.

Phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing may be performed as required; hospital experience is preferred, with a strong commitment to learning and patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of practice to perform respiratory care.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Blood gas licensure required if employed in Nevada per state-specific rules.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintains all respiratory care equipment in working order.
• Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required.
• Complies with state licensure and certification requirements.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

Phlebotomy

Cardiopulmonary procedures

Emergency response

Education

State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Blood gas licensure (NV)

High school diploma or associate degree

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.