Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Nights | San Antonio LTACH

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Antonio is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. The role involves performing various cardiopulmonary procedures and providing care to critically ill patients. The ideal candidate should have prior clinical respiratory experience and maintain BLS and ACLS certifications. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic and compassionate healthcare environment committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed in the state to practice respiratory care.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification is mandatory.
• Blood gas licensure required in specific states.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy for patients.
• Conducts diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintains all equipment in working order.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Clinical respiratory experience

Education

High school diploma (associate degree preferred)

Certification or license in respiratory care

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.

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.