Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)/Respiratory Therapist (RT) FT Days| Palo Alto Rehab
About The Position
PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for a diverse patient population at its Palo Alto rehabilitation facility. The role serves 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 role also provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested, and performs other related duties as assigned. PAM Health describes its workplace as collaborative, with opportunities to work with colleagues and leadership across a variety of patient-care levels. It offers professional growth opportunities through its Education Advancement Program and education and in-service opportunities.
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 Nevada.
- For hospitals that perform arterial punctures and/or run blood gases, at least a high school diploma is required.
- Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
Nice To Haves
- 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 respiratory therapy procedures.
- Perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures.
- Perform emergency cardiopulmonary procedures.
- Maintain 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
- Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and disability insurance
- 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) plan with discretionary employer match
- Generous paid benefit time
- Education Advancement Program and professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
