Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN Days

Select Medical; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for their Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in Portage, IN. This PRN position involves working with critically ill patients to provide respiratory care, educate patients and families, and contribute to continuous quality improvement. Candidates must possess appropriate credentials and licensure, emphasizing a passion for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient and recommend treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to complex medical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient care

Evaluating patient needs

Problem-solving

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Regency Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

PRN/Per Diem

Days

Hours: 6:00 am-6:30 pm

Pay: $45.00per 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.