Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN

Select Medical; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to caring for critically ill patients. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in evaluating and treating patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference in patients' lives. With a focus on continuous improvement and patient satisfaction, you will thrive in a supportive team atmosphere that values your contributions. If you are passionate about respiratory care and ready for a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required for the role.
• BLS certification needed by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care for critical medical conditions.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Problem Solving

Patient Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Current State Licensure

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN/Per Diem

Hours: 12 Hour Shifts

*ability to complete 6 shifts in first 30 days for training*

Pay: $43.50 per hour +

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Location: Select Specialty Hospital San Diego

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

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. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance.