Respiratory Therapist: Full-Time

SSM Health; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in evaluating and treating patients with complex medical conditions. Collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for clinical advancement and a solid work-life balance. This role offers competitive pay, a generous sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Personal and Family Medical Leave

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed by start date.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Endotracheal Tube Management

Quality Improvement

Patient Counseling

Education

CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Fort Thomas, KY

(located inside St Elizabeth - Fort Thomas)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)

Full-Time Night Shift (7pm-7am)

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Why work for Select? We are committed to your growth and success!

• Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Competitive pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Thorough orientation program
• Team oriented environment

At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient 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

• 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.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Additional Data

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• The opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.
• An extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
• Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.