Respiratory Therapist PRN

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in St. Charles, MO for a PRN Day or Night schedule (minimum 4 shifts in 6 weeks). Compensation is $43/hour plus night $5 and weekend $3.50 differentials; a $7,500 sign-on bonus with no commitment.

The RT will evaluate patients, provide respiratory care, teach families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Minimum requirements include a NBRC credential (CRT/RRT), graduation proof, BLS by start date, active state

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire.

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.

Education

College transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: St. Charles, MO
Schedule: PRN Day or Night 5:30a/p-6p/a - minimum 4 shifts in a 6 week period
Compensation: $43/hourly + shift differentials for nights $5 and weekends $3.50
Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 NO COMMITMENT/REPAYMENT

Select Specialty Hospital 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
• 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.