Respiratory Therapist (RT) Nights

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

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for their Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in Kansas City. The role involves delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients, ensuring they receive the best treatment while promoting quality improvement. A solid orientation and support program is provided, with competitive pay and substantial benefits including a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Must possess an 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT)

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Hours: 12-Hour Shifts Nights

Pay: $31.25 - $42.06 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - 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.