Respiratory Therapist Full-Time
Located inside of Christian Northeast Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital – St. Charles is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives — and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
About the role
- Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must possess "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.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure is required.
- ACLS is required upon hire (agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift).
Qualifications
One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for advancement: demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
- Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Pay
$35–$47.50 per hour based on years of experience. Competitive shift differentials: $5 for nights and $3.50 for weekends. Sign-on bonus of $15,000 with no commitment or repayment.
Schedule
Full-time, day or night shift (6:30 AM–7:00 PM or 6:30 PM–7:00 AM).