Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Dayshift

SSM Health; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a critical illness recovery hospital, where your role as a Respiratory Therapist is vital in providing compassionate care to patients recovering from severe conditions. With a supportive orientation program and opportunities for advancement, you will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives during their most vulnerable moments. This position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and the chance to work alongside over 44,000 committed professionals in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required for the role.
• Basic Life Support and ACLS certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Endotracheal Tube Management

Quality Improvement

Patient Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Dayshift

Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Sign On Bonus: $2500

Pay: $ 41.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital Ann Arbor 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