Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights
Select Medical · DeSoto, TX · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$32.69–$44/hrFull-time
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery facility dedicated to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in delivering compassionate, excellent treatment throughout each patient’s vulnerable and painful moments.
Schedule
Full‑time nights – 12‑hour shifts.
Pay
$32.69–$44.00 per hour (based on years of experience).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promote continuous quality improvement.
- Teach and counsel patients and families.
Minimum Requirements
- Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire (agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of related experience.
Benefits
- Extensive RT orientation program for a smooth transition.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Clinical ladder program to elevate skills.
- Student debt benefit program.
- Generous paid time off for full‑time team members.
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans for full‑time employees.
- Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, plus life and disability protection for full‑time staff.
- Opportunity to join a team of over 44,000 professionals committed to exceptional patient care.