Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Nights | Wiregrass Ranch Rehab

About the role

Join PAM Health Wiregrass Ranch's brand-new rehabilitation hospital opening this fall and help shape the future of patient care from the beginning. We are looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for our diverse patient population. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients.
• Maintain respiratory equipment in working order.
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested.

Requirements

• Certified or licensed in the state where the hospital resides to practice respiratory care.
• 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; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year clinical respiratory experience preferred.
• Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.