Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

Regency Hospital Company; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 53,726 - 71,635; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Employee assistance program

Orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Regency Hospital in Portage, IN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for Per Diem/PRN coverage. The role offers $46.00 per hour with weekend differential opportunities and an extensive orientation program.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing respiratory care for critically ill individuals, and participating in quality improvement. ACLS is required on hire, along with NBRC CRT/RRT credentials and active state licensure.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

NBRC CRT/RRT

Education

College transcript/diploma or high school transcript/GED

Job description

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

Location: Regency Hospital - Portage, IN

Schedule: PRN Days

Compensation: $46.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for 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.