Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Day and Night

About the role

Regency Hospital - Springdale is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronically ill patients. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a crucial role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care throughout the recovery process.

Responsibilities

• 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), high school transcript/diploma, or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire. ACLS is required upon hire for Agency Respiratory Therapists.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Part-time/Per Diem positions eligible for 401(k) based on meeting 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

$38.00 per hour

Schedule

4 (12-hour) shifts within 6 weeks