Respiratory Therapist: Full-Time

SSM Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for its Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, OH. The therapist will play a vital role in providing respiratory care to critically ill patients, evaluate and recommend treatment plans, and participate in a robust orientation. This full-time position includes excellent benefits, a competitive salary, and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Student debt benefit program

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required.
• BLS certification by start date; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Current state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critical patients.
• Perform insertion/removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Teaching

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Vic Village - Columbus, OH

Schedule: Full Time Days - 7:00am-7:00pm; Full Time Nights - 7:00pm-7:00amCompensation: $33.43 to $45.00 per Hour, based off of Experience

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Select Specialty Hospital 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.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred qualifications:

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