Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift (12-hr) - $15k Sign-On

Select Medical; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder

Student debt benefit

Generous PTO

Job summary

Select Medical in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time 12-hour day shift. The role centers on evaluating and treating patients with critical and complex conditions in a post-ICU setting.

You will work on a single floor with a structured orientation and ongoing education opportunities. Offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay, and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement, a clinical ladder, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire (first shift for agency RT; upon hire for PRN).
• 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.

Skills

One year experience

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Select Medical in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a full-time 12-hour day shift. The role centers on evaluating and treating patients with critical and complex conditions in a post-ICU setting.

You will work on a single floor with a structured orientation and ongoing education opportunities. Offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay, and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement, a clinical ladder, and a 401(k) plan.