Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Days | Sussex Rehab

PAM Health•Milford, DE

About The Position

PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for a diverse patient population at Sussex Rehab. The role provides care to chronically and critically ill patients who may require extended hospital care. The ideal candidate has prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn. The RCP performs routine therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients in PAM Health hospitals and maintains equipment in working order. The practitioner also provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested. PAM Health describes its work environment as collaborative, with colleagues and leadership and exposure to a variety of patient care levels. The organization’s mission is to provide compassionate, expert care and support recovery through education and research.

Requirements

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 is 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
Minimum of 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 therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients.
Maintain all equipment in working order.
Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested.