Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 110,208,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN night shifts. Join a hospital focused on critical illness recovery with a strong commitment to patient care.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, provide respiratory care for complex cases, and assist with airway management, teaching families, and quality improvement initiatives. ACLS required on hire; NBRC CRT/RRT, BLS, and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Must have NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

NBRC CRT/RRT credential

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS upon hire

Education

Transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Birmingham, AL (3rd floor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Nightshift - 6:30 pm to 7:00 am

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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.
• 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.