Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Nights

Select Medical; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Rx, vision & dental

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Student debt program

Career ladder

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a full-time night shift to provide specialized respiratory care in a critical illness recovery setting.

The role includes evaluating patients, delivering treatments, managing airway support, and contributing to quality improvement. We offer extensive orientation, tuition assistance, a clinical ladder, PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire (or upon first shift for agency/PRN).

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.

Skills

Active NBRC credential

BLS certification

State licensure

Education

College transcript or diploma

Tools

Endotracheal intubation

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport

Schedule: Full Time, Night ShiftCompensation: $28.61 - $41.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

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

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.


• 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans