Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN

Select Medical; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); 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 this dynamic role, you will provide critical care to patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment. Your responsibilities will include evaluating patient needs, delivering respiratory care, and promoting quality improvement initiatives. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient recovery while working in a supportive and compassionate environment. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a challenging setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required from NBRC or state equivalent.
• BLS certification and current state licensure are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and their families.

Skills

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Evaluating Patient Needs

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN/Per Diem

Hours: Days and Nights Vary

6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Pay: $33.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands

Latrobe, PA

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!