Respiratory Therapist / Per Diem Days

Select Medical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join their team on a per diem basis. This role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and ensuring quality improvement. The ideal candidate will have the necessary certifications and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program for RTs

Opportunities for advancement

Impactful work in patient care

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC or state equivalent required.
• BLS certification must be obtained by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care for critical and complex conditions.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Patient Counseling

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh (located inside UPMC Montefiore)

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 7-7, Day Shift

Compensation:$38.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for weekends

Select Specialty Hospitalis 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

Minimum requirements:

• 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