Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Nights

Select Specialty Hospital; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 39.413 - 54.415; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Descrizione del lavoro

A critical illness recovery hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to provide essential respiratory care to critically ill patients. The role entails evaluating treatment plans, performing advanced respiratory interventions, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates must have an active CRT/RRT credential and BLS certification. Competitive hourly compensation and benefits including tuition reimbursement and comprehensive health plans are offered.

Competenze

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Mansioni

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Conoscenze

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic communication

Formazione

College transcript/diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Location: Select Specialty Hospital – Pittsburgh
Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift
Compensation: $28.61 - $39.50 per hour, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends

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.