Respiratory Therapist / PRN Days

Select Medical • Memphis, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Respiratory Therapist provides compassionate respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. This is a PRN/per diem, as-needed position located inside Baptist East in Memphis, Tennessee, with compensation of $35.00 per hour.

The hospital offers an extensive orientation program and the possibility of advancement to full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees may be eligible for a 401(k) after working 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. The organization notes that it has a team of over 44,000 committed to exceptional patient care.

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 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 as proof of graduation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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