Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Select Medical•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides compassionate respiratory care to chronic, critically ill patients in a critical illness recovery hospital delivering inpatient post-ICU services. The role involves treating patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions and supporting their extended healing and recovery. The position is full-time, on the night shift, in Mesa, Arizona. Compensation is $32.69–$44.00 per hour plus shift differential, with a $10,000 night-shift sign-on bonus.

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.
Have current state licensure.
Obtain ACLS within six months of hire. Agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS before their first shift, and PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

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 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.