Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN

Select Medical; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. In this dynamic role, you will evaluate patient needs, deliver respiratory treatments, and promote quality improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and healing in a compassionate environment. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in challenging situations, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join a team committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Understanding patient needs and ensuring they feel informed and understood.
• Active CRT or RRT credential required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Patient Counseling

Quality Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

Tools

ACLS certification

Job description

6990 Engle Road
Middleburg Heights , OH 44130-3420

Job Description

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN/Per Diem

Regency Hospital - Cleveland West

Hours: 12 Hour Shifts, Night Shift

Location: 6990 Engle Rd Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

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.

• 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.

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.