Respiratory Therapist: PRN, Per Diem

SSM Health; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort Thomas, KY, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for PRN Night Shift, offering a $3,750 sign-on bonus. The ideal candidate will deliver critical respiratory care, evaluate patients, and provide support to families, joining a committed and team-oriented facility.

Benefits

Competitive pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends

Thorough orientation program

Team oriented environment

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Teaching and Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

State licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Fort Thomas, KY

(located inside St Elizabeth - Fort Thomas)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)

PRN Night Shift (7pm-7am)

$3,750 Sign-On Bonus!

Why work for Select? We are committed to your growth and success!

• Competitive pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Thorough orientation program
• Team oriented environment

At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient 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.

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 required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred qualificationsthat will make you successful:

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.