Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Full-time Nights - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

SSM Health; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charleston is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with extensive training, generous benefits, and a focus on professional growth. Join a team committed to making a difference in patient recovery and well-being.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Clinical Ladder Program

Student Debt Benefit Program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive Health Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Quality Improvement

Patient Counseling

Education

CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Charleston (located on the 3rd floor of CAMC Memorial)

Schedule: 7-7, Full Time NightsCompensation: up to $35.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Select Specialty Hospitalis 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.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

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.

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

Preferred qualifications:

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans