Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

About the role

Respiratory Therapists (RT) at Regency Hospital play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment to patients recovering from critical illnesses.

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.
• 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.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift).

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

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

Pay

$46.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for weekends.

Schedule

PRN (Per Diem/Part Time)