Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Specialty Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 46,597 - 66,365; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility for part-time employees

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN night shifts in Detroit. This role involves evaluating patients, providing essential respiratory care, and ensuring treatment plans are followed. Candidates must have an active CRT or RRT credential, BLS certification, and current state licensure. Preferred qualifications include one year of related experience. The hospital offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus and various benefits for part-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Current state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Education

College transcript/diploma or high school transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Detroit, Michigan (7th floor of DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Nightshift

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Pay: $41.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital NW Detroit 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.