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

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of San Antonio is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our inpatient team. You will perform routine therapy, diagnostics, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures while keeping equipment in top working order.

The role supports chronically and critically ill patients and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. Candidates must be licensed in the state, hold BLS and ACLS, and have at least a high school diploma

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or certified to practice respiratory care in the state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Blood gas licensure may be required in some states.
• High school diploma required; an associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain all respiratory care equipment in working order.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required.

Skills

Respiratory care

RCP

Phlebotomy

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Blood gas testing

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.