Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Nightshift

SSM Health; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This full-time night shift position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and various benefits including tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive health package. You'll play a vital role in providing care to critically ill patients, ensuring their recovery and comfort during challenging times. With extensive orientation and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care while advancing their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Clinical Ladder Program

Student Debt Benefit

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous PTO

401(K) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Must have an active CRT or RRT credential and BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Endotracheal Tube Management

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – Battle Creek)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT) - Full Time Night Shift

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour (based on experience)

$2.00 shift differentials for nights and $1.00 weekends

Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek 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.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• 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:

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.