Respiratory Therapist / PRN Nights

Select Medical • Augusta, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide care to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery following intensive care. The RT plays a central role in delivering compassionate treatment to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. This is a per diem/PRN, as-needed night position in Augusta, Georgia, with shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Compensation is $37.00 per hour.

The hospital provides an extensive orientation program to support the transition into the setting. The role may offer potential opportunities to move into full-time work based on demonstrated skills and dedication. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) eligibility after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a 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.
• Hold Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (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 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 opportunity for advancement to a full-time position.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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