Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Nights | Rocky Mount Specialty

PAM Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health seeks a passionate Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide expert care to patients with chronic illnesses. This role involves performing essential therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in a supportive environment focused on patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will be certified and have a commitment to excellence, with opportunities for additional training and shift differentials available.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in respiratory care to practice in the state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy and diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as needed.
• Maintain all equipment in working order.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Procedures

Emergency Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Education

Certification or license in respiratory care

BLS and ACLS certification

High school diploma or associate degree

Job description

Overview

BOOST YOUR EARNING- Respiratory Therapists can earn up to $8 more per hour with shift differentials!

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.