Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN

Select Medical; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will deliver exceptional care to critically ill patients. This role involves evaluating patient needs, implementing treatment plans, and providing respiratory support in a dynamic environment. You will work with a dedicated team committed to quality care and patient-centered practices. If you thrive in a challenging setting and are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to contribute to meaningful patient recovery and healing.

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending appropriate treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

Job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Alle Kiski

(located inside Allegheny Valley Hospital - Natrona Heights)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN/Per Diem

Nights

7:00pm-7:30am

Pay: $38.00per hour +

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

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.

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 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.