Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

SSM Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Orlando, FL. This PRN position offers competitive pay of $40 per hour along with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You'll play a crucial role in patient recovery and care, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401k eligibility for part-time employees

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications needed by start date.
• Preferred: 1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Provide care for complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Promote quality improvement.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma or GED

Current state licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification upon hire

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Orlando, FL

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem, 12hr shifts, AM and PM shifts availableCompensation: $40 per hour

Sign on bonus: $5,000 plus shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts

Our 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.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans