Respiratory Therapist (RT) / Per Diem Days

SSM Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh seeks a Respiratory Therapist for their critical illness recovery hospital. The position involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and promoting quality improvement in a compassionate environment. Opportunities for progression are available, fostering professional development and patient care excellence.

Benefits

Extensive RT orientation program

Opportunity for full-time advancement

Team commitment to patient care

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date required.
• Current state licensure and ACLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care for critical and complex conditions.
• Perform procedures such as endotracheal tube management.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Teaching

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh (Located inside UPMC Montefiore)

Schedule: Per Diem , Day ShiftCompensation: $38.00 per hour, competitive shift differentials for weekends

Select Specialty Hospital is 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 Respiratory Therapist (RT) 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
• 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.
• 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

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.