Respiratory Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Select Medical • Ypsilanti, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital Ann Arbor is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions and support patients and families through vulnerable periods of treatment. This is a PRN/per diem role with day and night shifts available. Shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The position offers $42.00 per hour, competitive differentials for nights and weekends, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and notes that strong performance may lead to potential 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 state equivalent.
• Provide proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma (preferred), or high school transcript/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.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time employment.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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