Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Tier 2

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. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

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

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• 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

• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

• $55 per hour

Schedule

• 2 12hr shifts/week, at least 3 weekends shifts every 6 weeks

Sign-on Bonus

• $7,500