Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - PRN Night Shift

Select Specialty Hospital; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility based on hours

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN Nightshift positions. The role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and educating patients and their families.

Applicants must have a current CRT or RRT credential, state licensure, and BLS certification. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care and enjoy opportunities for advancement and comprehensive well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire.

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.

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Birmingham, AL (3rd floor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Nightshift - 6:30 pm to 7:00 am

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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 (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• 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: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• 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.
  
  

Minimum 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)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.