Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Specialty Hospital; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,870 - 69,603; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign‑on Bonus

Extensive RT orientation program

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN Nightshift, with hours from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a pay rate of $43.00 per hour.

As an RT, you will provide compassionate care to critically ill patients, performing essential duties such as evaluating patients, inserting endotracheal tubes, and ensuring high-quality respiratory therapy. Join a dedicated team and take advantage of opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC or state equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Patient counseling skills

Job description

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Pontiac, Michigan (7th & 8th floor of Trinity Health Oakland Hospital)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – PRN Nightshift

Hours: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am

$5,000 Sign‑on Bonus!

Pay: $43.00 per hour plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Select Specialty Hospital Oakland 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

• 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
• Impact matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• 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/families
• Perform 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
• 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