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

SSM Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Erie is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN shifts. The role involves evaluating patients, providing critical respiratory care, and ensuring quality improvement. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care and have the opportunity for advancement.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must have active CRT or RRT credential.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critical patients.
• Performing endotracheal tube procedures.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Teaching

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Open Interviews every Wednesday in May from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.!

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Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN

Location: Erie, PA

Schedule: 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. - PRN/Per Diem/As NeededCompensation: $40.00 per hour

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. 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.
• 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