Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - NEW GRAD

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join their compassionate team. This role is crucial in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients, ensuring their recovery during vulnerable times. The position offers extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive environment for professional growth. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll evaluate and treat patients while promoting continuous quality improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 from the NBRC or state equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical conditions.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Patient Education

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - NEW GRAD

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

Schedule: Full Time Nights - 7:00pm-7:00amCompensation: $32.69 to $44.00 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.

Additional Data

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.