Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN | Corpus Christi Bayfront
About The Position
PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for its diverse patient population at its Corpus Christi Bayfront location. The role involves caring for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. Candidates should have prior inpatient hospital experience or 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. The role requires state certification or licensure to practice respiratory care and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Blood gas licensure is required if employed in Nevada. For hospitals performing arterial punctures and/or blood gas testing, at least a high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred. A minimum of one year of clinical respiratory experience is preferred. PAM Health provides specialty healthcare services across more than 80 locations and employs more than 11,000 people. The organization describes a collaborative work environment and offers competitive pay, paid benefit time, insurance options, and professional growth opportunities through its Education Advancement Program.
Requirements
- Be certified or licensed in the state where the hospital is located to practice respiratory care.
- Possess and maintain current BLS certification.
- 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, have at least a high school diploma.
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.
- Perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures.
- Perform emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
- Maintain equipment in working order.
- Provide phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for patients as required or requested.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid benefit time
- Insurance options
- Professional growth opportunities through the Education Advancement Program
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Education Level
High school or GED
