Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) PRN Nights | Tulsa LTACH

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Tulsa; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Tulsa is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our inpatient team. The ideal candidate will have experience in an acute care setting or a strong desire to learn in a hospital environment.

The RCP will perform routine therapy, diagnostics, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures, and will maintain all equipment. Phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing are performed as required.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified Respiratory Care Practitioner in the practicing state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of inpatient clinical respiratory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory care equipment and supplies.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required.

Education

Certified or licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in practicing state

High school diploma or associate degree

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.

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.

• 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.