Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Select Medical•Powell, TN

12d

About The Position

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT & CRT) Hours: Days 6:00-18:30 Pay: Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends Location: Powell 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.

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).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.