Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights

Regency Hospital Company; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Regency Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a per diem/PRN night schedule in East Chicago, IN. The role offers $46.00 per hour plus competitive night and weekend shift differentials.

You will provide specialized respiratory care to chronically ill post-ICU patients and support our mission of world-class inpatient care. The RT will evaluate patients, perform endotracheal tube procedures, and contribute to quality improvement, patient education, and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• NBRC CRT or RRT credential or state equivalent required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire for agency RT.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma preferred or high school transcript/diploma or 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.

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

State licensure current

ACLS upon hire

Graduation transcript/diploma

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN
Location: East Chicago, Indiana
Schedule: PRN Nights
Compensation: $46.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for nights and 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.