Respiratory Therapist / Per Diem Days

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

Job summary

A leading hospital specializing in critical illness recovery is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist in Pittsburgh. This role involves evaluating patients and providing vital respiratory care in a collaborative environment. Successful candidates will have strong credentials and a commitment to patient care. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

Potential for full-time opportunities

Impactful patient care

Qualifications

• Must possess active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC.
• Possess BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care for critical and complex conditions.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

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

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

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 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

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Respiratory Therapist Per Diem • Pittsburgh, PA, US