Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP/RRT) - FT Days | Texarkana LTACH

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our team and care for a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate has inpatient hospital experience or a strong desire to learn.

The RCP will perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures and maintain equipment, with phlebotomy and basic lab testing as needed. Certification requirements include state licensure for respiratory care, current BLS and ACLS at

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed in the state where the hospital resides to practice respiratory care.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.

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 or requested.

Skills

Inpatient experience

Phlebotomy

Basic lab testing

Education

High school diploma (associates preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Respiratory care equipment

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.

What can we offer you as a full-time employee?

• Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time

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. Performs other related duties as assigned 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.