Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Impact

Select Medical; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville (Powell) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for Per Diem/PRN coverage. Schedule is PRN Days or Nights with 12-hour shifts at a North Knoxville location in Powell.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, managing endotracheal tubes, and promoting quality improvement, with focus on compassionate patient care. The role requires NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) Active status, state licensure, BLS, and ACLS on hire.

Qualifications

• Must have Active CRT or RRT NBRC credential or state equivalent.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS 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.

Skills

NBRC credential

BLS Certification

Education

College transcript or diploma (preferred)

High school transcript or GED

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville (Powell) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for Per Diem/PRN coverage. Schedule is PRN Days or Nights with 12-hour shifts at a North Knoxville location in Powell.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, managing endotracheal tubes, and promoting quality improvement, with focus on compassionate patient care. The role requires NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) Active status, state licensure, BLS, and ACLS on hire.