RRT Per Diem (RCP II) - PRMC Respiratory Therapy

Pampa Regional Medical Center; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pampa Regional Medical Center, a Prime Healthcare facility in the Texas Panhandle, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II for per diem coverage. The role focuses on delivering respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures with patient-centered care.

Under supervision of medical leadership, you will assess, plan, implement, and document care, with age-specific considerations, and may serve as Lead RCP during shifts.

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• NBRC RRT certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current.
• PALS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with population-specific considerations.
• May be identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section/department during a shift.

Education

RCP license

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Associate or BS degree

Acute care experience (2+ years)

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Pampa Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 35-bed critical-care hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the "100 Top Hospitals" by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visitwww.prmctx.com.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.

7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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