Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Nightshift

Select Medical; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 46,597 - 66,365; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus ~ $2,500

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Detroit is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical patient care. This role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and counseling families. Required credentials include an active CRT or RRT license and BLS certification. The position offers a sign-on bonus and competitive pay at $41.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC or state equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Providing respiratory care

Teaching and counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Posted by Vice President Talent Acquisition at Select Medical.

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – PRN/Per Diem

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
Sign On Bonus ~ $2,500
Hours ~ 7 p‑7 a
Pay ~ $41.00 per hour
Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
Location ~ Detroit, MI

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 day across our four divisions.

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

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