Respiratory Therapist (RT) / PRN / Night Shift

Select Medical; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full 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 needs. This position offers the opportunity to work night shifts and provides competitive pay, along with shift differentials for nights and weekends. You'll be part of a supportive team focused on delivering exceptional patient care and promoting continuous quality improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required.
• Basic Life Support certification needed by start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Endotracheal Tube Management

Quality Improvement

Patient Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT Credential

Basic Life Support Certification

State Licensure

ACLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Orlando, FL

Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT)

Hours: PRN, Night Shift (12hr shifts)

Pay: $40 per hour

Plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

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

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

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.