Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Nights

Select Medical; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder

Student debt benefit

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shifts. Compensation up to $43.00 per hour based on experience, with competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

The role offers extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, and a clinical ladder to advance skills within a supportive, patient-centered team. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing respiratory care for critical

Qualifications

• Must possess Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

NBRC CRT/RRT

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS within 6 months

Experience preferred

Education

College transcript/diploma preferred

High school transcript/GED

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Pontiac,Michigan

Schedule: Full Time NightsCompensation: Up to $43.00 per hour based on experience + competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Sign-on bonus: $15,000.00

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.

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