Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem / PRN - Tier 2

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH

About the role

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives — and Respiratory Therapists play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Foster Well-being: Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for you and your family. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

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

• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure.
• ACLS required upon hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift).

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Pay

$51 per hour

Schedule

2 twelve-hour shifts per week, with at least 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks