Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN

Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City • Atlantic City, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists provide compassionate respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. This per diem/PRN position offers 12-hour shifts, with day and night shifts available, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Compensation is $55.00 per hour plus shift differential, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and potential advancement to full-time opportunities. 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 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

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

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