Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

401k eligible after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Southeast OH in Newark, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for Per Diem/PRN. The role offers 12-hour day shifts with a $45.00 per hour wage and a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

The site emphasizes comprehensive orientation, potential advancement, and strong patient care commitments in a high-acuity setting. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, delivering respiratory care, managing endotracheal tubes, promoting quality improvements, and educating patients and

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire.
• Proof of graduation (transcript/diploma or GED)

Responsibilities

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

Education

NBRC Credential (Active CRT or RRT) or state equivalence

Job description

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

Location: Select Specialty Hospital Southeast OH - Newark, OH

Schedule: PRN / As Needed / Per Diem - 12 Hour Shifts - Days

Compensation: $45.00 per Hour

Sign on Bonus: $7,500

Our 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.