Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP/RRT) - PRN (Variable Hours) | Corpus Christi Rehab

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide care for patients in a hospital setting. This role involves performing therapy and diagnostic procedures, maintaining equipment, and providing basic laboratory testing. Candidates should be certified or licensed to practice respiratory care and must maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications. Prior inpatient experience is preferred, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or licensed to practice respiratory care in Texas.
• Need to maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Blood gas licensure required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Conduct emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Maintain all equipment in working order.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Basic laboratory testing

Education

High school diploma or associate degree

Job description

Overview

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.