Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) PRN Rotating | Las Vegas LTACH

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have inpatient hospital experience or a strong willingness to learn, be licensed or certified in Nevada, and hold BLS and ACLS certification.

Blood gas licensure may be required where applicable. They will perform routine therapy, diagnostic tests and emergency procedures while maintaining equipment and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed in the state to practice respiratory care.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Blood gas licensure required if employed in Nevada.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures; maintains equipment in working order.
• Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required.
• Collaborates with care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Respiratory care licensure

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

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.