Respiratory Therapist PRN Day

Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital, St. Louis North 63136 is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN Day shifts. The role offers compensation at $43/hour with night differential $5 and weekend differential $3.50, plus a $7,500 sign-on bonus with no repayment requirement.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and teaching families. Minimum requirements include Active CRT or RRT, NBRC/state credential, BLS, and state licensure; ACLS is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state licensure.
• Evidence of graduation: college transcript/diploma or high school transcript/diploma/GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure is required; ACLS 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.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT NBRC/state cred

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS upon hire

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North 63136

Located inside of Christian Northeast Hospital

Schedule: PRN Day 6:30a-7pCompensation: $43/hourly + shift differentials for nights $5 and weekends $3.50

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 NO COMMITMENT/REPAYMENT

Select Specialty Hospital, Town and Countryis 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.
• 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans