Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) FT Days | Reno LTACH
About The Position
PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide care for a diverse patient population in its Reno LTACH. The role involves working closely with providers to support chronically and critically ill patients who need extended hospital care. Prior inpatient hospital experience is welcome, as is a desire and commitment to learn. The RCP performs routine therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures and maintains equipment in working order. The practitioner also provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested, and performs other related duties as assigned or requested. PAM Health operates more than 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people nationwide. It describes its mission as providing compassionate, expert care and supporting recovery through education and research.
Requirements
- Be certified or licensed in the state where the hospital is located to practice respiratory care.
- Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Hold blood gas licensure if employed in Nevada.
- For hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases, have at least a high school diploma; an associate degree is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of clinical respiratory experience is preferred.
- Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients in PAM Health hospitals.
- Maintain respiratory care equipment in working order.
- Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing 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.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal, and financial services.
- Flexible spending 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.
- Competitive pay.
- Professional growth opportunities through the Education Advancement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
