Respiratory Therapist (RT) Full-time Night

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Saint Charles, Missouri. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality respiratory care to critically ill patients in a dynamic environment. The role offers competitive pay, a substantial sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for patient care and hold the necessary credentials, consider applying to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.

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 Care

Problem Solving

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - St. Charles

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Full-time Night

Pay: $35.30 - $47.50

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends ($3.50/hr)

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.
• 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.