Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Tier 2 - Nights

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South is hiring a per diem/PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient post-ICU care to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The role provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions and contributes to compassionate, high-quality treatment throughout recovery.

The schedule is two 12-hour night shifts per week, including at least three weekend shifts every six weeks. Compensation is $55 per hour, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and notes that demonstrated skills and dedication may lead to potential full-time opportunities. 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, and have access to the employee assistance program.

Requirements

• Possess an active RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a 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 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 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.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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