Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

SSM Health; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading critical illness recovery hospital in Battle Creek as a Respiratory Therapist. This PRN nightshift role offers a sign-on bonus and competitive pay of $40.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement. You will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to critically ill patients, ensuring their recovery and healing. The position requires active CRT or RRT credentials and offers extensive orientation to support your transition into the team.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Shift Differentials for Nights and Weekends

Extensive Orientation Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required.
• BLS certification needed by start date.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care for critical patients.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Teaching

Education

CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support Certification

Current State Licensure

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Battle Creek,Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – Battle Creek)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT) - PRN Nightshift

Sign On Bonus Available!

Pay: $40.00 per hour

$2.00 shift differentials for nights and $1.00 weekends

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Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek 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