Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Dayshift

SSM Health; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT) for PRN Dayshift at their Battle Creek location. This role involves evaluating patients, providing critical respiratory care, and ensuring quality improvement. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care and have the opportunity for advancement.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Shift Differentials for Nights and Weekends

Extensive Orientation Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Teaching

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Battle Creek,Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – Battle Creek)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT) - PRN Dayshift

Sign On Bonus Available!

Pay: $40.00 per hour

$2.00 shift differentials for nights and $1.00 weekends

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Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek 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