Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - FT Days | Wilkes-Barre Specialty

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients in PAM Health hospitals.
• Maintains all respiratory 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum of one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.

Benefits

• 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.