Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Night

Select Medical; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital – St. Louis North is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shift (6:30 p.m.–7 a.m.) at Christian Northeast Hospital. Compensation ranges from $35 to $47.50 per hour, based on experience, with night ($5) and weekend ($3.50) differentials.

A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered with no commitment or repayment. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing respiratory care for critical and complex conditions, and counseling families.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience is preferred.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active NBRC CRT/RRT credential

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS certification

Education

NBRC credential (CRT/RRT)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location:Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North 63136

Located inside of Christian Northeast Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time Night 6:30p-7 aCompensation: $35-$47.50 based on years of experience.

Competitive shift differentials for nights $5 and weekends $3.50

Sign-On Bonus:$15,000 NO COMMITMENT/REPAYMENT

Select Specialty Hospitalis 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.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "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 upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans