Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; West Latrobe (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital, a leader in critical illness recovery, seeks a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide vital care for patients. As part of a talented team, you will deliver exceptional respiratory care, ensuring patient recovery during sensitive moments. Join us to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Extensive RT orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current state licensure and ACLS needed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care for critical medical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Providing respiratory care

Inserting endotracheal tubes

Promoting quality improvement

Teaching and counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

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

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands (located inside Latrobe Hospital)

Schedule: 7-7, days and nights vary
Compensation: $33.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty 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.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) 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
• 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

• 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 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