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.