Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)/Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN | Wilkes-Barre Specialty

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their compassionate team in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. This role involves performing essential respiratory therapies and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications and a commitment to patient care, contributing to a collaborative environment across multiple hospital locations. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed to practice respiratory care.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain equipment and provide diagnostic testing as required.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

Basic laboratory testing

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)/Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN | Wilkes-Barre Specialty

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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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care