Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - NEW GRAD

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in the recovery of critically ill patients. This position offers a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing education opportunities to help you thrive in a supportive environment. With a generous compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and benefits, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Qualifications

• Must possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care for critical and complex conditions.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Endotracheal Tube Management

Quality Improvement

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: $15,000 - Limited Time Only thru May

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.