Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - FT Days | Tavares Rehab

PAM Health•Tavares, FL

About The Position

PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide care for a diverse patient population at its Tavares Rehab facility. PAM Health cares for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. The practitioner performs routine therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures and keeps equipment in working order. The role also provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested, along with other related duties as assigned. The position requires state certification or licensure to practice respiratory care and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Blood gas licensure is required for employees in Nevada. For hospitals that perform arterial punctures or run blood gases, a high school diploma is required and an associate degree is preferred. At least one year of clinical respiratory experience is preferred. PAM Health describes a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth through its Education Advancement Program. Benefits listed for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employee assistance services; flexible spending and health savings accounts; life and disability insurance; education and tuition assistance; supplemental insurance options; discounts; retirement plans; and paid benefit time.

Requirements

Must be certified or licensed in the state where the hospital resides to practice respiratory care.
Must possess and maintain current BLS certification.
Must possess and maintain current ACLS certification.
Blood gas licensure is required if employed in Nevada.
For hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases, a high school diploma is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
At least one year of clinical respiratory experience is preferred.
An associate degree is preferred for hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases.

Responsibilities

Perform routine respiratory therapy procedures for patients.
Perform diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
Maintain respiratory care equipment in working order.
Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for patients as required or requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Medical benefits with EPO, HDHP, and 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 accounts and health savings accounts.
Life and disability insurance benefits.
Education and in-service opportunities, including continuing education and tuition assistance.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options.
Auto, home, cell phone, and gym membership discounts.
Personal travel discounts.
401(k) plans with discretionary employer match.
Generous Paid Benefit Time.
Professional growth opportunities through the Education Advancement Program.