Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift Sign-On Bonus

Select Specialty Hospital; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem night shifts. The role supports critical illness recovery patients and requires active NBRC credential, state licensure, BLS, and ACLS upon hire.

Compensation includes $33.00 per hour plus night/weekend differentials. You will evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, provide respiratory care for complex conditions, and participate in quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Active respiratory therapy credentials NBRC or state equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure is 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

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education & counseling

Education

NBRC credential

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem night shifts. The role supports critical illness recovery patients and requires active NBRC credential, state licensure, BLS, and ACLS upon hire.

Compensation includes $33.00 per hour plus night/weekend differentials. You will evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, provide respiratory care for complex conditions, and participate in quality improvements.