Respiratory Therapist (RT) Days

SSM Health; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider seeks a Respiratory Therapist for their Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in Kansas City. The role entails providing exceptional respiratory care to medically complex patients while promoting quality improvement. Compelling benefits include competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for clinical advancement.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Clinical Advancement Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by the start date.
• Current state licensure is mandatory.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Quality Improvement

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT)

Full Time Days

Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00

Hours: 7 am to 7 pm

Pay: $31.25 to $42.06 per hour based on experience +

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Location: Kansas City, KS

Why work for Select Specialty / Regency Hospitals? We are committed to your growth and success!

• Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extensive and thorough orientation program
• Team oriented environment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave

At Select Medical’s Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community. We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient care experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

• 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

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

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 that will make you successful:

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