Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Medical • Davenport, IA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists provide compassionate respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. This per-diem position is based in Davenport, Iowa, and works 12-hour day shifts. The listed PRN rate is $38 per hour, with shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and possible advancement to full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year and have access to the employee assistance program.

Requirements

• Possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a state equivalent.
• Provide proof of graduation: college transcript or diploma preferred, or high school transcript or diploma, or GED.
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
• Hold current state licensure.
• Have ACLS certification upon hire; agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS by their first shift.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience is preferred.
• College transcript or diploma is preferred as proof of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities.
• Shift differential for night and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED