Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

Responsible Duties

• 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).

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.

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

$43.00 per hour

Schedule

PRN (as needed)