Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Medical; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate treatment and support during challenging times. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will benefit from an extensive orientation program and opportunities for advancement. Your expertise will directly impact patient recovery, making this a fulfilling career choice for those passionate about healthcare. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Extensive Orientation Program

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Basic Life Support certification needed by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical conditions.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Endotracheal Tube Management

Quality Improvement

Patient Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

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

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