Respiratory Therapist (RCP) - PRN Days | Heritage Valley 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients in PAM Health hospitals
• Maintain all equipment in working order
• Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for the patient population as required or requested

Schedule

Requires one weekend and one holiday.

Qualifications

• 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.