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Prime Healthcare RCP - Respiratory in Harlingen, Texas
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality “Patient Focused Care” to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas’s best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
2 years’ experience as an RCP preferred.
ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current
NRP certificate preferred
PALS certificate preferred
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
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FacilityHarlingen Medical Center
LocationUS-TX-Harlingen
ID2024-166166
CategoryClinical Tech
Position TypePer Diem
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt