Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Specialty Hospital - Oakland • Pontiac, MI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital Oakland is a critical illness recovery hospital located in Pontiac, Michigan, on the 7th and 8th floor of Trinity Health Oakland Hospital. It is dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists play a central role in delivering compassionate and excellent treatment throughout the patient's journey. The hospital offers an extensive orientation program for Respiratory Therapists to ensure a smooth transition, opportunities for advancement that could lead to potential full-time roles, and the chance to join a team of over 44,000 professionals committed to exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!
• Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees