Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Nights

Select Medical; The Villages (FL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital in Florida is looking for a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT). This PRN position offers a competitive hourly rate of $40.00 and a signing bonus of $1,500, with potential opportunities for full-time advancement. Join a dedicated team focused on exceptional patient care and enjoy extensive orientation programs to support your transition.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for Advancement

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date required.
• Current state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Counseling

Continuous Quality Improvement

Education

CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Oxford, FL

Schedule: PRN/Per-diem, Nights (7p-7a)Compensation: $40.00/hr.

- Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Sign-on Bonus: $1,500

Select Specialty 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 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.