Respiratory Therapist / PRN Days / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Select Specialty Hospital; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is looking for a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN position with a sign-on bonus of $5,000. The candidate will evaluate patients, provide respiratory care, and teach families. Requirements include an Active CRT or RRT credential and BLS certification. The role offers $40.00 per hour in compensation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist / PRN Days / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie 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. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Employment type

• Per Diem / PRN

Location

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $40.00 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000