Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nightshift

Select Specialty Hospital; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 48,105 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt benefit program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A recovery hospital in Fort Thomas, KY, is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, provide critical care, and hold necessary certifications. A generous sign-on bonus and benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and comprehensive health plans, are offered for this essential role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Patient evaluation skills

Communication skills

Education

Proof of graduation (college or high school)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nightshift

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Select Specialty Hospital Northern Kentucky - Fort Thomas, KY
Schedule: Full Time - 12 Hour Shifts - Night Shift 7:00pm-7:00am
Compensation: $34.92 to $47.00 per Hour, Based off of Experience
Sign-on bonus: $15,000.00
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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care