Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Nights | El Paso Rehab

PAM Health; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join their compassionate team. This role involves delivering essential respiratory care to critically ill patients in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to perform diagnostic and emergency procedures. With over 80 locations nationwide, this organization is committed to providing the highest quality of care and ensuring positive outcomes for patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice respiratory care in Texas.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain equipment and provide phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care

Phlebotomy

Basic laboratory testing

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

BLS certification

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.