Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

Regency Hospital Company; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 123,984,000 - 137,760,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem/PRN shifts in East Chicago, Indiana. The role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care for critical and complex conditions, and supporting weaning and recovery after ICU stays.

Qualifications include NBRC CRT or RRT certification, active state licensure, BLS by start date, ACLS upon hire, and graduation proof. Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory care.
• Provide respiratory therapy to patients with critical and complex medical conditions.
• Perform procedures and manage airway support as directed.
• Promote quality improvement and patient/family education.

Skills

Critical care

Patient assessment

Education

College transcript or diploma

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Location: East Chicago, Indiana

Schedule: PRN Days

Compensation: $46.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Regency 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.