Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Nights

Select Specialty Hospital; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in McKeesport, PA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for full-time night shift. You will evaluate patients, determine appropriate treatment plans, and provide respiratory care for those with complex medical and surgical conditions.

Requirements include an active NBRC credential (CRT or RRT), current state licensure, BLS, ACLS within 6 months of hire, and proof of graduation. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered plus shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) required.
• Proof of graduation: transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of 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.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Education

Active NBRC credential (CRT or RRT)

Current state licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification (within 6 months)

Proof of graduation (transcript/diploma, GED)

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport

Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift

Compensation: $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

• 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.