Respiratory Therapist - Per Night Shift - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Select Medical • Wilmington, DE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides inpatient respiratory care at a critical illness recovery hospital serving chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. The position is located in Wilmington, Delaware, inside ChristianaCare Wilmington, and is per diem/PRN on the night shift with 12-hour shifts. Compensation is $45.00 per hour, plus night and weekend shift differentials. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and the role may offer potential opportunities to move into full-time work. Per diem employees may be eligible for 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours during their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• Possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or 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.
• Hold ACLS 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

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• $45.00 per hour plus shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Per diem employees are eligible for 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time work.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.

What This Job Offers

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