Respiratory Therapist / PRN

Regency Hospital Company; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Upstate in Anderson, SC seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN/Per Diem schedules, with both day and night shifts available. Compensation is $42.00 per hour with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

The role focuses on evaluating patients, providing respiratory care to critically ill patients, and contributing to ongoing quality improvement. Required NBRC CRT or RRT credential, BLS, current state license, and ACLS upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• Graduation proof: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire (agency RT must have ACLS on first shift).

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.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Respiratory care planning

Patient education

Care collaboration

Education

NBRC CRT/RRT credential

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS upon hire

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN

Location: Anderson, SC

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed - both days and nights available

Compensation: $42.00 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Regency Hospital - Upstate 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.


• 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.