Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Evening/Nights | Sussex Rehab

PAM Health; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our team. You will be responsible for performing essential respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures for chronically and critically ill patients. The ideal candidate must have state certification and relevant clinical experience, with a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed in the state to practice respiratory care.
• Must possess and maintain current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Minimum of one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for patients.
• Maintains equipment in working order.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Experience

Education

Associate Degree or High School Diploma

BLS and ACLS Certification

Blood Gas Licensure (if employed in Nevada)

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.

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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.