Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN, Nights

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients. Respiratory Therapists (RT) are integral in delivering 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 and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: 401(k) plan available after 1,000 hours worked.
• Work/life balance: Comprehensive benefits package supporting the well-being of employees and their families.

Pay

• $55.00 hourly

Schedule

• Per Diem / PRN, 12-Hour Night Shifts

Sign-on Bonus

• $5,000