Respiratory Therapist / PRN Days

Select Specialty Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,006 - 71,221; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Akron, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a per diem position. The role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care during critical conditions, and ensuring best practices in patient treatment. Applicants must hold an active CRT or RRT credential and relevant certifications, including BLS and ACLS. This position offers competitive pay at $44.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess an 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (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 conditions.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Providing respiratory care

Teaching and counseling patients/families

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Position

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN

Location

Akron, OH

Schedule

7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Compensation

$44.00 per hour

Hospital Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron 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 delivering compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

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.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess an "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.

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