Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem NIGHTS

Select Medical • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions in a hospital specializing in inpatient post-ICU recovery. The role includes evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, performing endotracheal tube insertion and removal, supporting continuous quality improvement, and teaching and counseling patients and families. The position is per diem/PRN in Nashville, Tennessee, with a stated schedule of day shift. Compensation is $38.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials. The hospital offers an extensive orientation program, potential advancement to full-time opportunities, and benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or 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.
• Have ACLS certification upon hire; agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS upon 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

• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem positions upon reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed