Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN Days

Select Medical; Indiana; 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 providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. This role involves evaluating patient needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering respiratory care in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary credentials and a passion for patient-centered care. Join a compassionate team committed to healing and recovery, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable patients. If you are ready to embrace this fulfilling opportunity, we would love to have you on board!

Qualifications

• Understanding patient needs and providing superior quality care.
• Must possess relevant certifications and state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

Job description

Overview

Regency Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

PRN/Per Diem

Days

Hours: 6:00 am-6:30 pm

Pay: $45.00 per hour +

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Location: Portage, IN

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.