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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical · Jackson, MS · 2 mo ago
HealthcareInternship

About the role

Join a team of over 44,000 dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in offering compassionate, excellent treatment to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
  • 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/families.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
  • Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
  • Current state licensure is required.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required upon hire.

Qualifications

  • One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program available to part-time employees.
  • Part time/Per Diem positions eligible for 401k after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

  • Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

  • 12-hour Shifts, Day or Night.

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