Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Day

Select Specialty Hospital; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Atlantic City is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide essential respiratory care to critically ill patients. The role requires an active CRT or RRT credential and offers competitive compensation of $50 per hour. Join a dedicated team and contribute to exceptional patient care with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC.
• Proof of graduation is required.
• Possess current state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients with complex conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.

Skills

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Evaluating patients

Counseling patients/families

Education

College transcript/diploma

High school transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

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

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN Day (12-Hour Shifts)

Compensation: $50 Per Hour; Shift differentials for 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 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.
• 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.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

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