Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - FT Days | Wausau Rehab
About The Position
PAM Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to care for its diverse patient population. The role involves caring for chronically and critically ill patients who may 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 for patients in PAM Health hospitals and maintains equipment in working order. The position also provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing as required or requested, and performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
- 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 therapy, diagnostic, and emergency cardiopulmonary procedures for patients.
- 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, including EPO, HDHP, and HSA options, prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
