Respiratory Therapist (RT) / PRN / Day Shift

Select Medical; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for their Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in Orlando. This PRN position offers competitive pay of $40 per hour and requires qualifications like an Active CRT or RRT credential, BLS certification, and state licensure. You will be responsible for evaluating patients' needs and providing essential respiratory care.

Benefits

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Providing respiratory care

Quality improvement

Teaching and counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification within 6 months

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Orlando, FL

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Hours: PRN, Day Shift (12hr shifts)

Pay: $40 per hour

Plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

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.

Qualifications

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.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. (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.