Respiratory Therapist Full-Time

Select Medical•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital 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 compassionate respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. The role is based in St. Charles, Missouri, and is full-time on a day or night schedule: 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Compensation is $35.30–$47.50, based on experience. Shift differentials are $5 for nights and $3.50 for weekends. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered with no commitment or repayment. The hospital provides an extensive respiratory therapist orientation program and notes potential advancement opportunities.

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 upon 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.