Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Select Specialty Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k)

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Jackson, MS seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care for critically ill patients. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and performing respiratory interventions. Candidates must possess an active CRT or RRT credential, BLS certification, and current state licensure. Join a team committed to providing world-class healthcare with comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation via college transcript or GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Providing respiratory care

Teaching and counseling

Continuous quality improvement

Endotracheal tube management

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Proof of graduation

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital – Jackson

Schedule: Full Time – 12 hour shift – Night Shift

Our 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.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members.
• Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess an "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care