Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Night

Select Medical; Saint Charles, St. Louis (MO, MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in critical illness recovery is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem night shifts. This role focuses on providing exceptional care for critically ill patients, allowing for significant patient impact. Join a dedicated team and benefit from our extensive orientation programs and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Impactful patient care

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• State licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending appropriate treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Inserting and removing endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Patient Teaching

Education

CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

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

Location: St. Charles

Schedule: 7p-7aCompensation: $42 / hourly

Competitive shift differentials for nights $3.50 and weekends $3.50

Select Specialty Hospital, St. Charlesis 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