Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

SSM Health; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading specialty hospital, where your role as a Respiratory Therapist will be pivotal in delivering compassionate care to critically ill patients. This per diem nightshift position offers a supportive orientation program and opportunities for advancement. You'll be instrumental in evaluating patients, providing essential respiratory care, and promoting continuous quality improvement. With a competitive pay rate and a sign-on bonus, this role is perfect for those who want to make a significant impact in healthcare. If you're ready to contribute to exceptional patient care, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must have active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Endotracheal Tube Management

Patient Counseling

Quality Improvement

Education

CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support Certification

Current State Licensure

ACLS Certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Nightshift

Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Sign On Bonus: $2500

Pay: $ 41.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital Ann Arbor 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

• 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