Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando South • FL

109d • $40 - $40

About The Position

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Requirements

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus: $5,000 plus shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts.
• 401k eligibility based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program available to part time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree