Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

About the role

Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery at Regency Hospital, a critical illness recovery hospital.

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) 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred

Benefits

• Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year
• Employee assistance program available to part time employees

Pay

$46.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends