Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Nightshift $20,000 Sign On

Select Specialty Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,348 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical/RX, vision, and dental plans

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Detroit is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. This role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and ensuring quality improvement. Candidates must possess an active CRT or RRT credential and a Basic Life Support certification. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, competitive pay up to $43/hour, and comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Education

College transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Detroit, Michigan (7th floor of DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital)

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Full Time Nightshift

Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000

Pay: Up to $43.00 per hour (based on experience)

Competitive shift differentials: for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital NW Detroit 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.