Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN - Night Shift

About the role

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment throughout the recovery process.

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 and 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 critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Opportunity for advancement into full-time roles.
• Support for the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their families.
• Part-time/per diem positions eligible for 401k after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

• $43 per hour.

Schedule

• PRN / Per Diem - 12hr shifts, Day shift & Night shift.

Sign on bonus

• $6,250 plus shift differentials for night and weekend shifts.