Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - 13-Week Days $68/HR | Heritage Valley Specialty
About The Position
PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to provide care for a diverse patient population in its specialty hospitals. The role serves chronically and critically ill patients who need extended hospital care. Candidates should have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn. The RCP performs routine therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures and keeps equipment in working order. The practitioner also provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested. The posting describes this as a 13-week day assignment at $68 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be certified or licensed in the state where the hospital is located to practice respiratory care.
- Must possess and maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Blood gas licensure is required if employed in the state of Nevada.
- At hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases, at least 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 at hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine therapeutic cardiopulmonary procedures for patients.
- Perform diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
- Maintain equipment in working order.
- Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid benefit time
- Excellent insurance options
- Education Advancement Program
- Professional growth opportunities
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Education Level
High school or GED
