Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

SSM Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SSM Health as a PRN Nightshift Respiratory Therapist at Select Specialty Hospital Wyandotte, dedicated to providing exceptional care for critically ill patients. With a competitive pay of $41 per hour, extensive orientation, and advancement opportunities, you will play a vital role in patient recovery.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

Potential for full-time opportunities

Team commitment to exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current state licensure mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care for critical and complex conditions.
• Inserting and removing endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Patient Teaching

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Wyandotte,Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – Downriver)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Nightshift

Hours: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

Pay: 41.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital Wyandotte 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