Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

Select Specialty Hospital - TriCities • Bristol, TN

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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 caring for patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions, evaluating their needs, recommending treatment plans, and supporting patients and families through teaching and counseling. This is a per diem/PRN night position in Bristol, Tennessee, paying $36.00 per hour. An extensive orientation program is provided, and the role may offer potential opportunities to move into full-time work. 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

• Hold an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a state equivalent.
• Provide proof of graduation: a college transcript or diploma is preferred, or a 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.

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 full-time employment.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.

What This Job Offers

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