Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Nights | St. Lukes Rehab

PAM Health; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide care for critically ill patients in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate should have clinical experience and necessary certifications like BLS and ACLS. Join a large team committed to delivering high-quality care across over 80 locations.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed in the state of employment for respiratory care.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintains all respiratory equipment in working order.
• Provides phlebotomy and conducts basic lab tests as required.

Skills

Clinical Respiratory Experience

Phlebotomy

Basic Laboratory Testing

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent

High School Diploma

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.