Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

SSM Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recovery hospital in Phoenix is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide exceptional patient care. This role involves evaluating patients, implementing treatment plans, and promoting quality improvement. Joining our team means impacting the lives of critically ill patients with dedicated care.

Benefits

401k eligibility based on hours worked

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC required.
• Proof of graduation (college transcript/diploma or GED).
• Current state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critical patients.
• Performing endotracheal tube procedures.

Skills

Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Patient Counseling

Quality Improvement

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN

Location: located in tower two on the 11th floor of Banner University Medical Center

1111 East McDowell Road

Phoenix, Arizona

Schedule: Day or night shift available 7:00-7:30Compensation: $39.00 per hour

Select Specialty 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.

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