Night Shift: Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Select Medical; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Generous PTO

Job summary

Select Medical in San Diego, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shifts. You will assess patients, recommend treatment plans, and provide respiratory care for critically ill patients in a post-ICU setting.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, patient and family education, and teamwork within a large, nationally recognized hospital network. ACLS and NBRC credentials are required, with offers of growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire (agency RT must have ACLS on first shift, PRN staff on hire).
• One year of related experience is preferred.

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.

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

Graduation transcript or diploma

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS within 6 months of hire

1 year related experience (preferred)

Job description

Select Medical in San Diego, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shifts. You will assess patients, recommend treatment plans, and provide respiratory care for critically ill patients in a post-ICU setting.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, patient and family education, and teamwork within a large, nationally recognized hospital network. ACLS and NBRC credentials are required, with offers of growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.