Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Night

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for its Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in Saint Charles. In this role, you will evaluate patient needs, implement treatment plans, and provide essential respiratory care while collaborating within a dynamic healthcare team. Benefits include generous PTO, competitive pay, and comprehensive health plans. Join us in making a positive impact on patient lives in your community.

Benefits

Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC or state equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification by start date mandatory.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with complex conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient care

Problem solving

Communication

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

State licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT)

Location:

Town and Country

St. Charles

PRN Pay: $42.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Why work for Select Specialty / Regency Hospitals? We are committed to your growth and success!

• Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extensive and thorough orientation program
• Team oriented environment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave

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.
• 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.

Additional Data

Benefits:

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and PST to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection