Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full-time & PRN

Select Medical; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team in caring for critically ill patients. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient recovery through expert respiratory care and patient education. With competitive pay and a generous sign-on bonus, this position is designed for those passionate about delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth through various advancement programs and benefits.

Benefits

Clinical Advancement Programs

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and Long Term Disability

Personal and Family Medical Leave

Qualifications

• Must possess an active CRT or RRT credential.
• Basic Life Support certification required by start date.
• ACLS certification needed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care for complex medical conditions.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Active CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT)

Location:

Town and Country

St. Charles

Earn up to $10,000 sign-on Bonus

Full-time Pay: $35.30 - $47.50 per hour

PRN Pay: $42.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

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.

Additional Data

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.