Respiratory Therapist - Full-time- Night Shift

Select Specialty Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Tucson is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide compassionate care to critically ill patients. The role involves evaluating patient needs, administering respiratory therapy, and educating families. Ideal candidates will have an 'Active' CRT or RRT credential and experience in critical care. Full benefits include comprehensive health plans, tuition reimbursement, and a competitive 401(k) retirement plan, promoting both career growth and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma or GED.
• Current state licensure is required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire (agency PRN staff must have ACLS on hire).

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.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Patient evaluation

Patient teaching and counseling

Education

College transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location

Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson East (Located at Tucson Medical Center)

Schedule

Full Time Night Shift - 3 12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekend

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.

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.
• 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 "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.