Respiratory Therapist (RT) / Full-Time Days / $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Select Medical; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing exceptional respiratory care to critically ill patients, ensuring their comfort and recovery. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the organization offers extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, and a clinical ladder program to enhance your skills. Enjoy generous PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Clinical Ladder Program

Student Debt Benefit

Generous PTO

Comprehensive Medical/RX Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Protection

Qualifications

• Must have an active CRT or RRT credential.
• Basic Life Support certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Endotracheal Tube Management

Quality Improvement

Patient Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Current State Licensure

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport (Located inside UPMC McKeesport)

Schedule: 7a - 7p, Day ShiftCompensation: Up to $41.00 per hour depending on experience, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 Sign On Bonus

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