Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Specialty Hospital - Quad Cities; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per diem

Job summary

Select Medical in Davenport, IA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem/PRN shifts. The role offers a $38/hour rate with shift differentials for nights and weekends, plus a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

You will evaluate patients, provide respiratory care, manage endotracheal tubes, and contribute to quality improvement. Minimum requirements include NBRC CRT or RRT, BLS, active state licensure, ACLS on hire, and graduation transcripts.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential required.
• College transcript/diploma or high school transcript/GED required.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire for agency RTs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care for critically ill and complex cases.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year of related experience

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

Graduation transcript/diploma or GED

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS upon hire

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem / PRN

Location: Davenport, IA

Schedule: 12-Hour Shift - Day ShiftNew PRN RT Rate: $38 / Hour plus shift differential for night and weekend shifts

Sign on bonus: $7,500

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.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part-time employees.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans