Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Wichita • Wichita, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Wichita is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists provide compassionate respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. The role is per diem/as needed, with 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in Wichita, Kansas. Compensation is $38.00 per hour, based on experience.

The hospital offers an extensive orientation program and potential future full-time opportunities. Benefits support financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their families. 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time employment.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time and 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 for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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