Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Day shift

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham, located in Birmingham, AL on Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN Day shift (6:30 am–7:00 pm) with compensation of $35.00/hour. The RT will evaluate patients, provide critical respiratory care, and assist with endotracheal tube management in a post-ICU setting.

Required credentials include Active NBRC CRT/RRT, BLS, and state licensure; ACLS is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT NBRC credential or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma preferred or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by start date is required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active NBRC CRT/RRT

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS on hire

Education

Higher degree transcript or diploma

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Birmingham, AL (3rd floor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)
Schedule: PRN Day shift - 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)
Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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.
• 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.