Respiratory Therapist / Nights

Select Medical • Memphis, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis is a critical illness recovery hospital located inside Methodist University in Memphis, Tennessee. It provides inpatient post-ICU care 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 full-time nights, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with compensation of $25.00 to $38.95 per hour.

The hospital offers an extensive orientation program, career development support, and benefits intended to support employees’ professional growth and well-being.

Requirements

• Possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Provide proof of graduation: a college transcript or diploma is preferred; a high school transcript or diploma, or GED, is also accepted.
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
• Hold current state licensure.
• Obtain ACLS within six months of hire. Agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS before their first shift, and PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

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.

Benefits

• Extensive Respiratory Therapist orientation program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education
• Clinical ladder program
• Student debt benefit program
• Generous paid time off for full-time team members
• Medical and prescription drug, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

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