Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights

Regency Hospital Company; Portage (IN); Hybrid; USD 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Portage, IN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide critical respiratory care on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will possess an active CRT or RRT credential, basic and advanced life support certifications, and have experience in a critical care setting. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients and families. This role offers competitive compensation at $46.00 per hour, along with shift differentials for weekends.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Patient evaluation

Teaching and counseling skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited program

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Regency Hospital - Portage, IN

Schedule: PRN Nights

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess an 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.